Convert Fraction to Decimal: Solving 7/10 Step by Step

Question

Write the following fraction as a decimal:

710= \frac{7}{10}=

Video Solution

Solution Steps

00:00 Convert to decimal fraction
00:03 In a decimal fraction, take the numerator as a number
00:07 According to the denominator, move the decimal point
00:10 When the denominator equals 10, move the decimal point once to the left
00:16 And this is the solution to the question

Step-by-Step Solution

Write the simple fraction in decimal form

7.0 7.0

Since the fraction is divisible by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left and get:

.7 .7

Let's add the zero to the left of the decimal point and get:

0.7 0.7

Answer

0.7