6 3/8 as a Decimal

Answer

6 3/8 in decimals can be written as 6.375.

Explanation

To convert 6 3/8 to a decimal, we follow these steps:

Step 1: Identify the whole number part (6) and the fractional part (3/8).

Step 2: Convert the fractional part (3/8) into a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Step 3: 3 divided by 8 gives 0.375.

Step 4: Combine the whole number part with the decimal part.

The answer for 6 3/8 as a decimal is 6.375.

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