Question

chapter 8 decimals class 6 ques 1 convert 15-17 40 into a decimal fraction ​

Answer 1

Answer:

15*40+17=617

617/40=15.427

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Answer 2

Answer:

Analysis→

Here we're given a mixed fraction $\rm{15\dfrac{17}{40}}$ and we've to covert it into a decimal. But to do so, first we've to convert it into an improper fraction to ease the calculation.

Given→

• Fraction = $\rm{15\dfrac{17}{40}}$

To Find→

Its decimal form.

Answer→

$\rm\rightarrow{15\dfrac{17}{40}}$

$\rm\rightarrow{\dfrac{15\times40+17}{40}}$

$\rm\rightarrow{\dfrac{600+17}{40}}$

$\rm\rightarrow{\dfrac{617}{40}}$

Now The Decimal Expansion:-

$\rm\rightarrow{\dfrac{617}{40}}$

$\rm\rightarrow{15.425}$

${\boxed{\boxed{\rightarrow{\rm{15.425\checkmark}}}}}$

☞ Hence the decimal form of $\rm{15\dfrac{17}{40}}$ is 15.425 which is the required answer.

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