Question

Write the mixed fraction as decimal —40 whole 13/100

Answer 1

Answer:

Conversion of mixed fraction  $40 \frac{13}{100}$ to decimal is $40 . 13$ .

Step-by-step explanation:

To convert : given mixed fraction as decimal .

Given mixed fraction :  $40 \frac{13}{100}$

Solution :

• First we convert given mixed fraction to improper fraction , by multiplying denominator $100$ with whole quantity $40$ and then adding the product obtained to the numerator $13$ .keeping denominator same.
• Therefore, $40 \frac{13}{100} = \frac{4000+13 }{100}$

                                    $= \frac{4013}{100}$

• On dividing improper fraction we get answer in decimals.
• To convert given fractions into decimal we divide numerator of fraction by its denominator.
• Here numerator is bigger than denominator hence it is improper fraction and we get answer in decimals .
• On dividing numerator $4013$ by denominator $100$ we get, $\frac{4013}{100}=40 .13$  .
• Or else , we could directly place decimal before two digits from right since we have denominator as $100$ .