Question

The fraction of a dime that is made up of copper is 12/16. Write this fraction as a decimal

Answer 1

0.75

Explanation:

we have the fraction

`(12)/(16)`

Simplify

Divide by 4 both numerator and denominator

`(12/4)/(16/4)`

`(3)/(4)`

To convert a fraction as a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator

so

`(3)/(4)=0.75`