9/24 as a Decimal

Answer

9/24 in decimal form can be written as 0.375.

Explanation

To convert 9/24 into a decimal, we use the division method. Since 9 is smaller than 24, we will use the decimal method to perform the division, which will give us 0.375. Let's break down the process step-by-step:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator. The numerator (9) will be the dividend and the denominator (24) will be the divisor.

Step 2: Since 9 is smaller than 24, we can't divide it directly. We will add a decimal point in the quotient and add zeros to the dividend.

Step 3: Now, consider 90 (by adding a zero) divided by 24. Determine how many times 24 fits into 90.

Step 4: 24 goes into 90 three times (3 × 24 = 72). Place 3 in the quotient, subtract 72 from 90 to get 18.

Step 5: Bring down another 0, making it 180.

Step 6: 24 goes into 180 seven times (7 × 24 = 168). Place 7 in the quotient, subtract 168 from 180 to get 12.

Step 7: Bring down another 0, making it 120.

Step 8: 24 goes into 120 five times (5 × 24 = 120), giving no remainder.

Thus, 9/24 as a decimal is 0.375.

• Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
   
• Decimal: A number that uses the base ten, with a decimal point separating 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 representation that ends and does not repeat infinitely.