2/24 as a Decimal

Answer

2/24 in decimals can be simplified to 1/12, which is approximately 0.0833. It is a recurring decimal, indicating that it will repeat the same digit infinitely.

Explanation

To get 2/24 as a decimal, we will use the division method. Let's simplify it first: 2 divided by 24 simplifies to 1/12. Now, let's convert 1/12 to a decimal.

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

Step 2: As 1 is smaller than 12, it can't be divided directly, so we will use decimals. We add 0 to the dividend, making it 10 and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now that it is 10, we continue the division. We look for the nearest number that can be divided by 12.

Step 4: 10 is smaller than 12, so we bring down another 0, making it 100. 12 fits into 100 eight times (12 × 8 = 96). We write 8 in the quotient place and subtract 96 from 100, leaving 4.

Step 5: Bring down another 0, making it 40. 12 fits into 40 three times (12 × 3 = 36). We write 3 in the quotient place and subtract 36 from 40, leaving 4.

Step 6: Repeat the process. The remainder continues as 4, indicating a recurring decimal.

The answer for 2/24 as a decimal will be approximately 0.0833...

• 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 in which a sequence of digits repeats infinitely.