Convert Fraction to Decimal: Solving 4/10 Step by Step

Question

Write the following fraction as a decimal:

410= \frac{4}{10}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's write the simple fraction as a decimal fraction

4.0 4.0

Since the fraction divides by 10, we'll move the decimal point one place to the left and get:

.4 .4

We'll complete the zero before the decimal point and get:

0.4 0.4

Answer

0.4