16/12 as a Decimal

Answer

16/12 in decimals can be written as 1.33333…. It is a recurring decimal, showing it will repeat the same digit infinitely.

Explanation

To get 16/12 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here, as 16 is larger than 12, we can directly divide. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (16) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (12) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 16 by 12. 12 goes into 16 once, which gives us 1. Subtract 12 from 16, leaving us with a remainder of 4.

Step 3: To continue the division, add a decimal point and a zero to the remainder, making it 40.

Step 4: 12 goes into 40 three times, which gives us 36. Subtract 36 from 40, leaving us with a remainder of 4.

Step 5: Repeat the process by adding another zero, making it 40 again, and continue the division process. The division process continues, and we don't get the remainder as 0. This process is called a recurring decimal.

The answer for 16/12 as a decimal will be 1.3333……

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
   
• Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
   
• Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
   
• Recurring Decimal: A decimal that repeats the same digit or group of digits infinitely.