3/20 as a decimal
3/20 as a decimal is 0.15.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.15. In lowest terms: 3/20.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 3 by the bottom number 20.
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20 does not go into 3 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 20, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{3}{20} = 0.15 \]
\[ \frac{3}{20} = 3 \div 20 \]Long division of 3 by 20
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 20 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 30 ÷ 20 = 1 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 | 100 ÷ 20 = 5 | 0 |
Questions
What is 3/20 as a decimal?
3/20 as a decimal is 0.15.
Is 3/20 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 3/20 as a percent?
3/20 is 15% as a percent.
How do I round 3/20 to 2 decimal places?
3/20 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.15.