3/25 as a Decimal

Answer

3/25 in decimals can be written as 0.12. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat infinitely.

Explanation

To get 3/25 in decimal, we will use the division method. Since 3 is smaller than 25, we will use the decimal method that will give us 0.12.

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 (25) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 3 is smaller than 25, it can't be divided, so we will use decimals. We will add 0 to the dividend, which will make 3 as 30 and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now that it is 30, we can divide it by 25. Let's see how many times 25 makes 30.

Step 4: 30 is not a multiple of 25, so we will look for the nearest number which is 25 × 1 = 25. We will write 1 in the quotient place and subtract 25 from 30 giving us 5.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 in the dividend place and make 5 as 50, then repeat the division process.

Step 6: 50 divided by 25 is 2, so we write 2 in the quotient place. Now we have 0 remainder. The division process ends here as we get a remainder of 0. This process shows that the decimal representation is terminating.

The answer for 3/25 as a decimal is 0.12.

• 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.