Write \( \frac{66}{48} \) as a decimal

To convert the fraction \( \frac{66}{48} \) to a decimal, you can perform the division of the numerator by the denominator: \[ 66 \div 48 = 1.375 \] **Step-by-Step Calculation:** 1. **Divide 66 by 48:** \[ 48 \)66.000 \] 2. **Calculate how many times 48 fits into 66:** - 48 fits into 66 once (\(1 \times 48 = 48\)). - Subtract 48 from 66: \(66 - 48 = 18\). 3. **Bring down a zero, making it 180:** - Determine how many times 48 fits into 180. - 48 fits into 180 three times (\(3 \times 48 = 144\)). - Subtract 144 from 180: \(180 - 144 = 36\). 4. **Bring down another zero, making it 360:** - Determine how many times 48 fits into 360. - 48 fits into 360 seven times (\(7 \times 48 = 336\)). - Subtract 336 from 360: \(360 - 336 = 24\). 5. **Bring down the final zero, making it 240:** - Determine how many times 48 fits into 240. - 48 fits into 240 five times (\(5 \times 48 = 240\)). - Subtract 240 from 240: \(240 - 240 = 0\). Since there's no remainder left, the division is complete. \[ \frac{66}{48} = 1.375 \] **Final Answer:** \[ \frac{66}{48} = 1.375 \]