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Convert each fraction to a decimal. $\frac{17}{4}$

   Convert each fraction to a decimal.
$\frac{17}{4}$

Prealgebra

Lynn Marecek,… 1st Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 208

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04/10/2020

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Key Concepts

Division

Division is the arithmetic operation used in converting a fraction into its decimal form by dividing the numerator by the denominator, a fundamental process in understanding how fractions relate to decimals.

Long Division

Long division is a systematic method of performing division manually. It is especially useful when converting fractions to decimals where the numerator does not divide evenly by the denominator.

Fraction

A fraction is a way of representing a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers (numerator and denominator). It conveys how many parts of a specified size exist.

Decimal Representation

The decimal representation of a fraction expresses the fraction in base-ten form, making it easier to understand and compare to other numbers in the decimal system.

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