What is 2 and 7/10 as a Decimal?

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What is 2 7/10 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 2 7/10 as a decimal is
2.7

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

2 7/10: whole part, then 7 ÷ 10

Whole part 2 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 10 + new remainderdigit
7707 × 10 + 07

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.7 ends.

2 + 0.7 = 2.7

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FAQ

What is 2 7/10 as a decimal?

Fraction 2 7/10 as a decimal is 2.7

How do you convert 2 7/10 to a decimal?

To convert 2 7/10 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 10 = 0.7, then add the whole part: 2 + 0.7 = 2.7.

Why is 2 7/10 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: 2 7/10 = 2.7.

What is 2 7/10 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 2 7/10 = 270%.