Convert into a decimal.
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Convert into a decimal.
To convert into a decimal form, follow these steps:
Step 1: Convert the fraction part into a decimal.
Since the fraction has a denominator of 1000, we can interpret this as having three decimal places. Thus, is equivalent to 0.025.
Step 2: Add the whole number part to the decimal obtained in Step 1.
Add the whole number to 0.025 to obtain the final decimal: .
Therefore, the solution to the problem is .
9.025
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The denominator tells you how many decimal places you need! 1000 has three zeros, so you need three decimal places. Think of it as: 10 = 1 decimal place, 100 = 2 decimal places, 1000 = 3 decimal places.
Add leading zeros to fill the decimal places! For , you need 3 places but 25 has only 2 digits, so write it as 0.025 (adding one zero at the start).
In a mixed number like , the big number in front (9) is always the whole number part. The fraction part gets converted to decimal places.
Absolutely! Divide 25 ÷ 1000 on your calculator to get 0.025, then add 9 to get 9.025. This confirms your manual conversion is correct.
Huge difference! 9.025 is while 9.25 is . The denominator changes everything - always pay attention to how many zeros it has!
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