To convert the fraction 7/4 into a decimal, you can perform a simple division. You divide the numerator (7) by the denominator (4).
When you do this division, you will find that:
7 รท 4 = 1.75
This means that 7/4 can be expressed as a decimal of 1.75.
This conversion can also be understood in other terms. Each whole number (1 in this case) contributes a complete unit, and the remaining fraction (3/4 or 0.75) adds a portion to that whole. Hence, 7/4 equals 1 whole and 75 hundredths, or 1.75 when combined.
Summary:
- Fraction: 7/4
- Decimal Equivalent: 1.75