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To solve this problem, we'll convert the mixed number into a decimal:
First, we need to convert into a decimal. The fraction is equivalent to , because multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 5 gives us:
Thus, can be represented as in decimal form.
Next, we incorporate this decimal into the whole number part of our mixed number. Our mixed number was , so we simply add the decimal to the whole number 1:
By combining these values, we have:
The decimal representation of is therefore .
Therefore, the correct answer is .
Write the following fraction as a decimal:
\( \frac{5}{100}= \)
That's a common mistake! The fraction part doesn't become 0.12 in decimal form. You need to divide 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5, then add to get 1.5.
There are two ways: divide the numerator by denominator (1 ÷ 2 = 0.5) or find an equivalent fraction with denominator 10, 100, etc. ().
Some fractions like give repeating decimals (0.333...). For these problems, the answer choices usually work out to exact decimals, so double-check your fraction conversion.
Yes! Mixed numbers mean whole number PLUS fraction. So means 1 + 0.5 = 1.5. The whole number and fraction are always added together.
Convert back! Take the decimal part (0.5) and turn it into a fraction: 0.5 = . So 1.5 = ✓
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