Chapter SR2, Problem 12P

Solution

To write the fraction $\frac{9}{10}$ as a decimal.

  $0.9$

Given:

The fraction, $\frac{9}{10}$ .

Concept Used:

To convert a fraction into equivalent decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

Calculation:

In order to write the given fraction $\frac{9}{10}$ as a decimal, divide the numerator number by the denominator number and simplify further as shown below

  $\begin{array}{c}\frac{9}{10}=9÷10\\ =0.9\end{array}$

Thus, the given fraction as an equivalent decimal is $0.9$ .