20 1/4 as a Decimal

Answer

20 1/4 in decimals can be written as 20.25. It is a terminating decimal and does not repeat.

Explanation

To convert 20 1/4 to a decimal, we separate the whole number and the fraction. The whole number is 20, and the fraction is 1/4. To convert the fraction to a decimal, we divide the numerator by the denominator.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator of the fraction. The numerator (1) is the dividend, and the denominator (4) is the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 1 by 4, which gives 0.25.

Step 3: Combine the whole number and the decimal fraction: 20 + 0.25 = 20.25.

Thus, 20 1/4 as a decimal is 20.25.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator and a denominator.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten system 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.