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Write 17 over 40 as a decimal

User Soktinpk
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Answer:

0.425

Explanation:

To convert this simple fraction to a decimal, just divide the numerator (17) by the denominator (40).

User Hasib Tarafder
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Answer:

0.425

Explanation:

17/40

Imagine in short division it is shaped like this:

40 | 17.000 = 0.425 (the line represents the table)

User Morten Olsen
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