What is 1 and 6/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 1 6/20 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 1 6/20 as a decimal is
1.3

Exact, terminating: 6/20 = 3/10 · denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

1 6/20: whole part, then 6 ÷ 20

Whole part 1 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 20 + new remainderdigit
6603 × 20 + 03

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.3 ends.

1 + 0.3 = 1.3

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FAQ

What is 1 6/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 1 6/20 as a decimal is 1.3

How do you convert 1 6/20 to a decimal?

To convert 1 6/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 6 ÷ 20 = 0.3, then add the whole part: 1 + 0.3 = 1.3.

Why is 1 6/20 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 1 6/20 = 1.3.

What is 1 6/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 1 6/20 = 130%.