Question

write \\(\frac{57}{25}\\) as a decimal.

Explanation:

Step1: Multiply numerator and denominator by 4 to get denominator 100

To convert the fraction \(\frac{57}{25}\) to a decimal, we can make the denominator a power of 10. Since \(25\times4 = 100\), we multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 4.
\(\frac{57\times4}{25\times4}=\frac{228}{100}\)

Step2: Convert the fraction with denominator 100 to decimal

A fraction with denominator 100 can be written as a decimal by moving the decimal point two places to the left in the numerator. So, \(\frac{228}{100}=2.28\)

Answer:

\(2.28\)