Question

In the following exercises, convert each fraction to a decimal.
$\frac{17}{20}$

Short answer

The decimal form of the given fraction is 0.85.

Step-by-step solution

Step 1. Given information.

The given fraction is $\frac{17}{20}$.

Step 2. Convert the fraction to decimal.

Divide 17 by 20.

$$\begin{gathered} \underline{\overline{)20}}\overline{\overline{)17}}\underline{0.85} \\ \underline{-0} \\ 170 \\ \underline{-160} \\ 100 \\ \underline{-100} \\ 0 \\ \underline{-144} \\ 16 \end{gathered}$$

Using the above division, it is clear that

$\frac{17}{20}=0.85$

Step 3. Conclusion.

The decimal form of the given fraction is 0.85.