3/1000 as a Decimal

Answer

3/1000 in decimals can be written as 0.003. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 3/1000 into a decimal, we will use the division method. Here, since 3 is smaller than 1000, we will take the help of the decimal method to give us 0.003. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (3) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (1000) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 3 is smaller than 1000, it can't be divided directly. Here we will take the help of decimals. We add zeros to the dividend and place a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: We need to determine how many times 1000 can go into 3,000 (by adding a decimal and zeros).

Step 4: 1000 goes into 3000 three times exactly. Therefore, the quotient is 0.003.

Step 5: The division process ends here as there is no remainder, indicating a terminating decimal.

The answer for 3/1000 as a decimal will be 0.003.

• 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.