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What is 1/4 as a Decimal?

The fraction 1/4 written as a decimal is: 0.25

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Fraction

A fraction represents division. The fraction 1/4 means 1 divided by 4.

\[ \frac{1}{4} = 1 \div 4 \]

Step 2: Perform the Division

Now we divide 1 by 4:

\[ \frac{1}{4} = 1 \div 4 = 0.25 \]

This is a terminating decimal.

Final Answer

The fraction 1/4 as a decimal is:

\[ \frac{1}{4} = 0.25 \]

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