6/40 as a Decimal

Answer

6/40 in decimal can be written as 0.15. It is a terminating decimal, indicating that it ends after two decimal places.

Explanation

To convert 6/40 into a decimal, we will use the division method. Since 6 is smaller than 40, we will use the decimal method to arrive at 0.15. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator where the numerator (6) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (40) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 6 is smaller than 40, it can't be divided directly, so we will use decimals. We add a 0 to the dividend, making it 60, and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now that it is 60, we can divide it by 40. Let's see how many times 40 fits into 60.

Step 4: 60 divided by 40 equals 1, with a remainder of 20. Write 1 in the quotient place.

Step 5: Bring down another 0, making it 200, and divide by 40 to get 5.

Step 6: 200 divided by 40 equals 5, with no remainder. The process ends here as we get a remainder of 0.

Therefore, the answer for 6/40 as a decimal is 0.15.

• 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.