50/3 as a Decimal

Answer

50/3 in decimals can be written as 16.6666….. It is a recurring decimal, showing it will repeat the same digit infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 50/3 into a decimal, we will use the division method. Here, as 50 is larger than 3, we can divide directly. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process.

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (50) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (3) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: Divide 50 by 3. Since 50 is larger than 3, divide directly.

Step 3: 3 goes into 50 a total of 16 times because 3 × 16 = 48.

Step 4: Subtract 48 from 50, leaving a remainder of 2.

Step 5: Bring down a 0 to make it 20, then divide by 3.

Step 6: 3 goes into 20 a total of 6 times because 3 × 6 = 18.

Step 7: Subtract 18 from 20, leaving a remainder of 2. Repeat the process. The division process continues, and we don't get the remainder as 0. This process is called a recurring decimal.

The answer for 50/3 as a decimal will be 16.6666……

• 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.