8 1/4 as a Decimal

Answer

8 1/4 in decimals can be written as 8.25. It is a terminating decimal, showing it will not repeat or go on infinitely.

Explanation

To convert 8 1/4 into a decimal, we need to convert the fractional part into a decimal and add it to the whole number.

Step 1: Identify the whole number (8) and the fraction (1/4).

Step 2: Convert the fraction 1/4 into a decimal by dividing 1 by 4, which gives 0.25.

Step 3: Add this decimal to the whole number: 8 + 0.25 = 8.25.

Thus, 8 1/4 as a decimal is 8.25.

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