Convert the common fraction to a decimal fraction, without using a calculator: 3/25
To convert 3/25 to a decimal fraction, we need to divide 3 by 25.
First, we can try to divide 3 by 25 directly:
0.12
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25 | 3.00
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1.00
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However, this gives us a repeating decimal. To avoid this, we can add a zero to the dividend (3) and continue the division:
0.12
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25 | 30.00
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1.20
...
Thus, 3/25 as a decimal fraction is 0.12.
To convert the common fraction 3/25 to a decimal fraction without using a calculator, you can follow these steps:
1. Divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (25).
3 ÷ 25 = 0.12
So, the decimal fraction equivalent of 3/25 is 0.12.