Write 21/25 as a decimal.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to convert the fraction 21/25 into its decimal form.
Answer
The decimal form of \( \frac{21}{25} \) is \( 0.84 \).
Answer for screen readers
The decimal form of ( \frac{21}{25} ) is ( 0.84 ).
Steps to Solve
- Division of the Numerator by the Denominator
To convert the fraction ( \frac{21}{25} ) into decimal form, divide the numerator (21) by the denominator (25).
- Perform the Division
Using long division or a calculator:
[ 21 \div 25 = 0.84 ]
- Resulting Decimal
The resulting decimal from the division is ( 0.84 ).
The decimal form of ( \frac{21}{25} ) is ( 0.84 ).
More Information
Converting fractions to decimals is a standard mathematical operation. In this case, ( \frac{21}{25} ) can be expressed as ( 0.84 ), indicating that 21 is 84% of 25.
Tips
- Incorrect Division: Ensure that the division is carried out correctly. Misplacing the decimal point is a common error.
- Rounding: Not rounding correctly when the quotient is a repeating or longer decimal.
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