Question

Write each fraction or mixed number as a decimal 7/20

Answer 1

`\large\boxed{(7)/(20)=0.35}`

Explanation:

`\bold{METHOD\ 1}\\\\(7)/(20)=7:20=0.35\\\\\text{Use a calculator or long division}\\\\.\qquad\underline{0.35}\\.\ \ 20|7\\.\ \ \ \ \ \underline{\ 0}\\.\qquad70\\.\ \ \ \ \ \underline{\ 60}\\.\qquad100\\.\qquad\underline{100}\\.\qquad==`

`\bold{METHOD\ 2}\\\\(7)/(20)=(7\cdot5)/(20\cdot5)=(35)/(100)=0.35`