5 1/10 as a Decimal

Answer

5 1/10 in decimals can be written as 5.1. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat indefinitely.

Explanation

To convert 5 1/10 to a decimal, we separate the whole number from the fraction. The whole number is 5, and the fraction is 1/10.

Step 1: Convert the fraction 1/10 to a decimal.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (10).

Step 3: 1 divided by 10 equals 0.1.

Step 4: Combine the whole number 5 with the decimal 0.1 to get 5.1.

Thus, 5 1/10 as a decimal is 5.1.

• Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
   
• 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.