7/2 to decimal
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert the fraction 7/2 into its decimal form. This involves performing the division of 7 by 2.
Answer
3.5
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is 3.5
Steps to Solve
- Setup the division
Start by setting up the division 7 divided by 2.
- Perform the Division
Divide 7 by 2. This means how many times 2 can go into 7.
$$ 7 \div 2 = 3.5 $$
2 goes into 7 three times fully (2 * 3 = 6), leaving a remainder of 1. So, 1 divided by 2 gives 0.5. Add them together to get the decimal.
- Combine integer part and decimal part
Combining the integer part (3) and the decimal part (0.5).
$$ 3 + 0.5 = 3.5 $$
The final answer is 3.5
More Information
When converting fractions to decimals, you are essentially performing a division. The same principles apply whether the numbers are larger or smaller.
Tips
A common mistake is to stop at the whole number part of the division. Always remember to account for any remainders and convert those to decimal form.
