To convert the whole number \( 316 \) to a decimal using long division, you can think of it as dividing \( 316 \) by \( 1 \). However, if you want to express \( 316 \) as a decimal, you simply write it as:
\[ 316.0 \]
If you are looking to express \( 316 \) in a different format, such as converting it to a decimal with more precision, you can consider division by a number that changes its format.
But if we're performing long division to show how it behaves with decimal points, let's go through the process of dividing a larger number by \( 1 \):
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Set up the long division where \( 316 \) is the dividend and \( 1 \) is the divisor: \[ \begin{array}{r|l} 1 & 316.0 \ \end{array} \]
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Perform the division:
- \( 1 \) goes into \( 3 \) (the first digit of \( 316 \)) \( 3 \) times. Multiply \( 1 \) by \( 3 \) getting \( 3 \).
- Subtract \( 3 \) from \( 3 \) which equals \( 0 \).
- Bring down the next digit, which is \( 1 \), making it \( 01 \).
- \( 1 \) goes into \( 01 \) \( 0 \) times, subtract \( 0 \) from \( 1 \) resulting in \( 1 \).
- Bring down the next digit, which is \( 6 \), making it \( 16 \).
- \( 1 \) goes into \( 16 \) \( 16 \) times.
- Multiply \( 1 \) by \( 16 \), getting \( 16 \).
- Subtract \( 16 \) from \( 16 \) resulting in \( 0 \).
So, combining all the results, we have:
\[ \begin{align*} 316 \div 1 & = 316 \ \end{align*} \]
Thus, simply put, \( 316 \) as a decimal is:
\[ 316.0 \]
However, if you meant to convert something else into a decimal or perform a different operation, please clarify!