Solution: 17/142 as a decimal is 0.12
Methods
Explanation using the division method:
A fraction is written in terms of two parts: the number on top is called the numerator and the number on the bottom is called the denominator. We can use the division method to solve this question. To get a decimal, simply divide the numerator 17 by the denominator 142:
17 (numerator) Γ· 142 (denominator) = 0.12
As a result, you get 0.12 as your answer when you convert 17/142 to a decimal.
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