Question

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

Answer 1

Answer:

0.75

Step-by-step explanation:

we have the fraction

$\frac{12}{16}$

Simplify

Divide by 4 both numerator and denominator

$\frac{12/4}{16/4}$

$\frac{3}{4}$

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

so

$\frac{3}{4}=0.75$