To express the fraction [tex]\(\frac{7}{10}\)[/tex] as a decimal, follow these steps:
1. Identify the numerator and denominator: The fraction [tex]\(\frac{7}{10}\)[/tex] has a numerator of 7 and a denominator of 10.
2. Understand the division process: A fraction represents division, so [tex]\(\frac{7}{10}\)[/tex] means [tex]\(7 \div 10\)[/tex].
3. Perform the division: When you divide 7 by 10, you determine how many times 10 fits into 7. Since 7 is smaller than 10, the result will be a number less than 1.
4. Express the result: Dividing 7 by 10 gives you 0.7.
Thus, [tex]\(\frac{7}{10}\)[/tex] expressed as a decimal is [tex]\(0.7\)[/tex].
