Write 17/20 as a decimal.

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Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to convert the fraction 17/20 into its decimal equivalent.

Answer

The decimal equivalent of $\frac{17}{20}$ is $0.85$.
Answer for screen readers

The decimal equivalent of $\frac{17}{20}$ is $0.85$.

Steps to Solve

  1. Division to convert fraction to decimal

To convert the fraction $\frac{17}{20}$ to a decimal, divide the numerator (17) by the denominator (20). This can be done using long division or a calculator.

  1. Perform the division

When performing the division:

$$ 17 \div 20 = 0.85 $$

  1. Final result

The result from the division gives us the decimal equivalent of the fraction.

The decimal equivalent of $\frac{17}{20}$ is $0.85$.

More Information

The decimal system is a base-10 system used universally for everyday counting and calculations. Converting fractions to decimals can help in understanding proportions and is useful in various practical applications such as finance and measurements.

Tips

  • Not performing long division correctly: Make sure to carefully divide and keep track of decimal places.
  • Rounding too early: Make sure to only round the final result, maintaining accuracy throughout the calculation.
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