What is 16/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 16/20 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 16/20 as a decimal is
0.8

Exact, terminating: 16/20 = 4/5 · denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

16 ÷ 20 by long division

remainder×10= digit × 20 + new remainderdigit
161608 × 20 + 08

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.8 ends.

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
16/44
16/53.2
16/62.6
16/72.285714
16/82
16/91.7
16/101.6
16/111.45
16/121.3
16/131.230769
16/151.06
16/161
16/170.9411764705882352
16/180.8
16/190.842105263157894736
16/200.8
16/210.761904
16/220.72
16/230.69565217391304…
16/240.6
16/250.64
16/260.615384
16/270.592
16/280.571428
16/290.55172413793103…
16/300.53
16/310.516129032258064
16/320.5
16/330.48
16/340.4705882352941176

FAQ

What is 16/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 16/20 as a decimal is 0.8

How do you convert 16/20 to a decimal?

To convert 16/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 16 ÷ 20 = 0.8.

Why is 16/20 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 16/20 = 0.8.

What is 16/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 16/20 = 80%.