What is 1 and 7/5 as a Decimal?
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What is 1 7/5 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 1 7/5 as a decimal is
2.4
Exact, terminating: denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place
1 7/5: whole part, then 7 ÷ 5
7 = 1 × 5 + 2: whole part 1 + 1 = 2, then divide the remainder 2
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 5 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 20 | 4 × 5 + 0 | 4 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.
2 + 0.4 = 2.4
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FAQ
What is 1 7/5 as a decimal?
Fraction 1 7/5 as a decimal is 2.4
How do you convert 1 7/5 to a decimal?
To convert 1 7/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 5 = 1.4, then add the whole part: 1 + 1.4 = 2.4.
Why is 1 7/5 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 7/5 = 2.4.
What is 1 7/5 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 1 7/5 = 240%.
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