6 5/10 as a Decimal

Answer

6 5/10 as a decimal can be written as 6.5.

Explanation

To convert 6 5/10 to a decimal, first convert the fraction part. The fraction 5/10 simplifies to 0.5 when expressed as a decimal. Adding this to the whole number 6 gives us 6.5.

Step 1: Identify the whole number, which is 6, and the fraction, which is 5/10.

Step 2: Convert the fraction 5/10 into a decimal by dividing 5 by 10, resulting in 0.5.

Step 3: Add the decimal value of the fraction (0.5) to the whole number (6).

The result is 6.5.

• 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.
   
• Whole Number: A non-negative integer without any fractional or decimal part.
   
• Decimal Point: A symbol used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal number.
   
• Simplifying: The process of reducing a fraction to its simplest form.