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What is 7/10 as a Decimal?

The fraction 7/10 written as a decimal is: 0.7

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Fraction

A fraction represents division. The fraction 7/10 means 7 divided by 10.

\[ \frac{7}{10} = 7 \div 10 \]

Step 2: Perform the Division

Now we divide 7 by 10:

\[ \frac{7}{10} = 7 \div 10 = 0.7 \]

This is a terminating decimal.

Final Answer

The fraction 7/10 as a decimal is:

\[ \frac{7}{10} = 0.7 \]

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Terminating Decimals

The fraction 7/10 converts to a terminating decimal (0.7). This happens when the denominator's prime factorization only contains 2 and/or 5.

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