What is 1 and 8/5 as a Decimal?
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What is 1 8/5 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 1 8/5 as a decimal is
2.6
Exact, terminating: denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place
1 8/5: whole part, then 8 ÷ 5
8 = 1 × 5 + 3: whole part 1 + 1 = 2, then divide the remainder 3
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 5 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 30 | 6 × 5 + 0 | 6 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.6 ends.
2 + 0.6 = 2.6
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FAQ
What is 1 8/5 as a decimal?
Fraction 1 8/5 as a decimal is 2.6
How do you convert 1 8/5 to a decimal?
To convert 1 8/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 8 ÷ 5 = 1.6, then add the whole part: 1 + 1.6 = 2.6.
Why is 1 8/5 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 8/5 = 2.6.
What is 1 8/5 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 1 8/5 = 260%.
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