What is 1 and 4/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 1 4/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 1 4/5 as a decimal is
1.8

Exact, terminating: denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

1 4/5: whole part, then 4 ÷ 5

Whole part 1 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
4408 × 5 + 08

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.8 ends.

1 + 0.8 = 1.8

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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1 4/51.8
1 4/61.6
1 4/71.571428
1 4/81.5
1 4/91.4
1 4/101.4
1 4/111.36
1 4/121.3
1 4/131.307692
1 4/141.285714
1 4/151.26
1 4/161.25
1 4/171.2352941176470588
1 4/181.2
1 4/191.210526315789473684
1 4/201.2

FAQ

What is 1 4/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 1 4/5 as a decimal is 1.8

How do you convert 1 4/5 to a decimal?

To convert 1 4/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8, then add the whole part: 1 + 0.8 = 1.8.

Why is 1 4/5 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: 1 4/5 = 1.8.

What is 1 4/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 1 4/5 = 180%.