Chapter 7.6, Problem 55S

To determine

ToWrite The fraction $\frac{6}{20}$ as decimal.

Answer to Problem 55S

  $\frac{3}{100}=0.03$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The fraction $\frac{6}{20}$

Concept Used:

To write a fraction as decimal. Either convert the denominator into a multiple of $10$ and then convert the fraction into decimal or directly divide numerator with denominator.

Calculation:

For the fraction $\frac{6}{20}$

Converting the denominator of the given fraction into a multiple of $10$

i.e., $\begin{array}{c}\frac{6}{20}=\frac{6\times 5}{20\times 5}\\ =\frac{30}{100}\end{array}$

Converting fraction into decimal

i.e., $\frac{3}{100}=0.03$

Therefore, $\frac{3}{100}=0.03$

Conclusion:

  $\frac{3}{100}=0.03$