To convert the fraction 3/16 to a decimal using long division, follow these steps:
1. Set up the division problem with 3 as the numerator and 16 as the denominator, placing the decimal point in the quotient above the division bar.
0.
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16 | 3.00
2. Divide 3 by 16, which gives 0 as the quotient.
0.
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16 | 3.00
0
3. Multiply the quotient (0) by 16 and subtract from 3. Write the result (3) under the line.
0.
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16 | 3.00
- 0
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3
4. Bring down the next digit (0) after the decimal point.
0.
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16 | 3.00
- 0
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30
5. Divide 30 by 16, which gives 1. Write 1 as the next digit in the quotient.
0.1
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16 | 3.00
- 0
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30
16
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14
6. Multiply the quotient (0.1) by 16 and subtract from 30. Write the result (14) under the line.
0.1
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16 | 3.00
- 0
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30
16
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14
7. Keep bringing down the next digit (0) after the decimal point and continue the process until you get the desired level of accuracy.
In this case, the process will continue indefinitely since 3/16 is a repeating decimal. The decimal representation of 3/16 is 0.1875.