write as an equivalent decimal or a decimal approximation. 4 12/19

Divide the numerator by the denominator.

4.6315789

To write 4 12/19 as an equivalent decimal, we need to convert the mixed number into an improper fraction and then divide the numerator by the denominator. Here's how:

Step 1: Convert the whole number and fraction into an improper fraction:
4 12/19 = (4 * 19 + 12) / 19 = 76/19

Step 2: Divide the numerator by the denominator:
76 ÷ 19 = 4

So, 4 12/19 as an equivalent decimal is exactly 4.

If you want a decimal approximation, you can divide the numerator by the denominator using a calculator:

76 ÷ 19 ≈ 4.00

Therefore, as a decimal approximation, 4 12/19 is approximately 4.00.