Convert 2/32 to decimal.

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to convert the fraction 2/32 into its decimal form. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Answer

$0.0625$
Answer for screen readers

The decimal form of the fraction $\frac{2}{32}$ is $0.0625$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Identify the numerator and denominator
    The fraction we are working with is $\frac{2}{32}$. Here, the numerator is 2 and the denominator is 32.

  2. Perform the division
    To convert the fraction into decimal form, divide the numerator by the denominator.
    This means we will compute:
    $$ 2 \div 32 $$

  3. Calculate the result
    When you divide 2 by 32, you can use long division or a calculator. The calculation looks like this:
    $$ 2 \div 32 = 0.0625 $$

The decimal form of the fraction $\frac{2}{32}$ is $0.0625$.

More Information

Converting fractions to decimals is a common practice in mathematics, especially in statistics and finance. The result $0.0625$ can also be expressed as a percentage: $0.0625 \times 100 = 6.25%$.

Tips

  • A common mistake is forgetting to carry out the division completely, leading to an incorrect approximation of the decimal.
  • Ensure that the division is done accurately to avoid rounding errors.
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