What is 7 and 2/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 7 2/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 7 2/5 as a decimal is
7.4

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

7 2/5: whole part, then 2 ÷ 5

Whole part 7 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
2204 × 5 + 04

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.

7 + 0.4 = 7.4

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FAQ

What is 7 2/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 7 2/5 as a decimal is 7.4

How do you convert 7 2/5 to a decimal?

To convert 7 2/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4, then add the whole part: 7 + 0.4 = 7.4.

Why is 7 2/5 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 7 2/5 = 7.4.

What is 7 2/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 7 2/5 = 740%.

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