23/20 as a decimal

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the decimal equivalent of the fraction 23/20, which requires performing the division of 23 by 20.

Answer

The decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{23}{20}$ is $1.15$.
Answer for screen readers

The decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{23}{20}$ is $1.15$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Set up the division

To find the decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{23}{20}$, you need to divide 23 by 20.

  1. Perform the division

Divide 23 by 20:

$$ 23 \div 20 = 1.15 $$

  1. Write the result

The result of the division is 1.15, which is the decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{23}{20}$.

The decimal equivalent of the fraction $\frac{23}{20}$ is $1.15$.

More Information

The result $1.15$ can also be understood as 1 whole and 15 hundredths, indicating that 23 is slightly more than 1 whole when compared to 20.

Tips

  • Confusing whole numbers with decimals can lead to errors. Always ensure to place the decimal point correctly after performing the division.
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