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Could you show us how to change fractions into decimals with roman numerals?
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This is a hypothetical question but quite possible because the Romans did use fractions to a certain extent and they knew about the concept of zero they called it nullae which means nothing. They probably used the symbol N to denote zero so for the sake of tradition we'll use it too. To change a fraction into a decimal we divide the numerator by the denominator. For example 5/8 = 0.625 and the equivalent in Roman numerals is V/VIII = N.DCXXV. 5/8 = 0.625 = 6/10+2/100+5/1000 = 600/1000+200/1000+5/1000 = 625/1000. V/VIII = N.DCXXV = VI/X+II/C+V/M = DC/M+XX/M+V/M = DCXXV/M. Take care where to place the decimal point with Roman decimals. Make sure you know where the tenths, hundredths and thousandths are. When dividing V by VIII the stages are N.VI, N.LXII and finally N.DCXXV. Think carefully about what we're actually doing when we divide 5 by 8, the stages are 0.6, 0.62 and finally 0.625. I hope that your request has been satisfactorily answered. David Gambell, Merseyside, England.
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When and why do you need decimals?
You need decimals when you measure and fractions. You need decimals, because to measure and fractions. Also, so whole numbers could exist if there are decimals. There will be no math if there's no decimals.
Can fractions be converted into decimals using the roman numeral system if so could you please show us how?
Yes, the answer can be found in WikiAnswers Roman Numerals (Edit categories).
How do you do least to greatest in fractions and decimals?
All you have to do is convert either the fractions to decimals or the decimals to fractions. If you do not know lets say what one sixth is, just divide 6 by 100 on a calculator and round it. 100/6=16.6666666 so just round to 16.6, but since 100= 1 in decimals to fractions write it 0.16. hope i helped! Seventh grade intensified mathematician PS this math is for fifth and sixth grader and if you didn't know the answer you could have looked in your math textbook.
Convert 28.25 to a whole number?
If a decimal could be converted to a whole number, we wouldn't need decimals for anything. Or fractions either. The fact is: NO decimal, and no ordinary fraction, can be converted to a whole number. That's why we need them.
Why do you need equivalent fractions?
What would our world be like without fractions? Our language would certainly change! You could never tell a friend to break a cookie in "half" to share with you. You could only tell them to break it into two pieces. A glass containing water could never be described as "half full." How could you describe this glass? There would be no such thing as "half past the hour" with timekeeping. You could never say you are "halfway" there when traveling. Obviously, fractions are truly an important part of our language. They are equally important for mathematics. the reason you need equivalent Fractions is because that it is the only way to add or subtract fractions. You do not need equivalent fractoins when you multiply or divide though
When and why do you need decimals?
You need decimals when you measure and fractions. You need decimals, because to measure and fractions. Also, so whole numbers could exist if there are decimals. There will be no math if there's no decimals.
Can fractions be converted into decimals using the roman numeral system if so could you please show us how?
Yes, the answer can be found in WikiAnswers Roman Numerals (Edit categories).
How do you write fractions from least to greatest?
think of it as money. you could do that with decimals too.
How chefs use decimals?
to measure the amount of food ingredients, but you could also do this in fractions.
How do you do least to greatest in fractions and decimals?
All you have to do is convert either the fractions to decimals or the decimals to fractions. If you do not know lets say what one sixth is, just divide 6 by 100 on a calculator and round it. 100/6=16.6666666 so just round to 16.6, but since 100= 1 in decimals to fractions write it 0.16. hope i helped! Seventh grade intensified mathematician PS this math is for fifth and sixth grader and if you didn't know the answer you could have looked in your math textbook.
How would you know when a fraction is greater than another fraction?
You could convert them to like fractions with a common denominator and compare the numerators or you could convert them to decimals and compare them.
How do you find the median when you're working with fractions?
Same principle: put the numbers in order. You could convert them all to decimals, or put them over the same denominator.
How does integers work?
integers are any number number on a number line and do not have fractions or decimals. They could be any thing from -7 to 3 to 10000000000 or -3475848569. Welcome!
How do subtract fractions?
all you have to do is follow the same algorithm for adding a pair of fractions together. the main step is to find common denominators between the two. to do this, you need to find the least common multiple. another way you could find a common denominator is just by changing them into decimals, and adding them normally like whole numbers with the decimals lined up correctly.
A n integer is greater than 0?
Not always because it could be less than 0 as for example -3 because an integer is a whole number without decimals or fractions
What is mathematics conversion?
It could be converting decimals to fractions, 0.25 = 1/4, or it could mean converting between units of measurement 2ft. = xin. 2 ft = 2 x 12 = 24 in. 12 being the conversion unit to change feet to inches. Or it could mean converting between metric and standard measurements; 1 in = 2.54 cm.
How do you say three over twenty differently?
You could say three divided by 20or you can change it to decimals and you'd have:0.15
