To convert 27/50 to a decimal using long division, follow these steps:
1. Set up the division problem: Place the divisor (50) outside the division symbol and the dividend (27) inside the division symbol.
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50 | 27
2. Divide the first digit of the dividend (2) by the divisor (50). If necessary, add a decimal point to the quotient above.
.5
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50 | 27
3. Multiply the divisor (50) by the quotient (0.5) and subtract the result from the dividend (27). Place the remainder (27 - 25 = 2) next to the next digit, which is 7, from the dividend.
.5
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50 | 27
-25
4. Bring down the next digit from the dividend (7) and place it next to the remainder (2) to form the new dividend (27).
.54
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50 | 27
-25
2
5. Repeat steps 2-4 until there are no more digits in the dividend.
.54
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50 | 27
-25
2
20
6. Divide the new dividend (20) by the divisor (50). The quotient is 0.4.
.54
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50 | 27
-25
2
20
- 20
7. Since there are no more digits in the dividend, the division process is complete. The final quotient is 0.54.
Therefore, 27/50 as a decimal is 0.54.
Use long division to convert 27/50 to a decimal.(1 point)
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