6 5/8 as a Decimal

Answer

6 5/8 in decimals can be written as 6.625. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat.

Explanation

To convert 6 5/8 to a decimal, we will first convert the fraction 5/8 to a decimal and then add it to the whole number 6.

Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the fraction 5/8. Here, 5 is the numerator and 8 is the denominator.

Step 2: Divide 5 by 8 to get the decimal equivalent of the fraction.

Step 3: Perform the division: 5 ÷ 8 = 0.625.

Step 4: Add the whole number 6 to the decimal 0.625 to get the final result.

Step 5: The sum is 6 + 0.625 = 6.625.

Thus, 6 5/8 as a decimal is 6.625.

• Mixed Number: A number that combines a whole number and a 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.