10/16 as a decimal
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to convert the fraction 10/16 into its decimal form. This involves dividing the numerator (10) by the denominator (16).
Answer
0.625
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 0.625
Steps to Solve
- Divide the numerator by the denominator
Divide 10 by 16 to convert the fraction into a decimal form.
$$ \frac{10}{16} = 0.625 $$
- Simplify the fraction (optional)
While not necessary for this problem, we could simplify the fraction before converting. In this case, 10/16 simplifies to 5/8, which also equals 0.625.
The final answer is 0.625
More Information
0.625 is a terminating decimal, which means it has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
Tips
A common mistake is to incorrectly perform the division. Double-check by multiplying the result by the denominator to see if you get back to the original numerator.
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