What is 1 and 8/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 1 8/20 as a decimal?

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Fraction 1 8/20 as a decimal is
1.4

Exact, terminating: 8/20 = 2/5 · denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

1 8/20: whole part, then 8 ÷ 20

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

remainder×10= digit × 20 + new remainderdigit
8804 × 20 + 04

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.

1 + 0.4 = 1.4

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
1 8/91.8
1 8/101.8
1 8/111.72
1 8/121.6
1 8/141.571428
1 8/151.53
1 8/161.5
1 8/171.4705882352941176
1 8/181.4
1 8/201.4

FAQ

What is 1 8/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 1 8/20 as a decimal is 1.4

How do you convert 1 8/20 to a decimal?

To convert 1 8/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 8 ÷ 20 = 0.4, then add the whole part: 1 + 0.4 = 1.4.

Why is 1 8/20 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: 1 8/20 = 1.4.

What is 1 8/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 1 8/20 = 140%.

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