How do you write 2 51/100 as a decimal number?

1 Answer
May 18, 2016

divide 51 by 100 and add 2

Explanation:

251/100 is a mixed fraction.
the fraction 51/100 is not a decimal,
to convert fractions into decimals divide the numerator by the denominator.

numerator = 51
denominator = 100

51/100=0.51

0.51+2=2.51

That means 251/100 = 2.51

When converting fractions into decimal, the equation is n/d

n = numerator = 51
d = denominator = 100

51/100=0.51

Converting a mixed fraction into a decimal number is done by using the equation

w+n/d

w = whole number = 2
n = numerator = 51
d = denominator = 100

2+51/100=2.51