What is 2 and 4/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 2 4/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 2 4/5 as a decimal is
2.8

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

2 4/5: whole part, then 4 ÷ 5

Whole part 2 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.

2 + 0.8 = 2.8

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
2 4/52.8
2 4/62.6
2 4/72.571428
2 4/82.5
2 4/92.4
2 4/102.4
2 4/112.36
2 4/132.307692
2 4/152.26
2 4/162.25
2 4/172.2352941176470588
2 4/192.210526315789473684
2 4/202.2

FAQ

What is 2 4/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 2 4/5 as a decimal is 2.8

How do you convert 2 4/5 to a decimal?

To convert 2 4/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8, then add the whole part: 2 + 0.8 = 2.8.

Why is 2 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: 2 4/5 = 2.8.

What is 2 4/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 2 4/5 = 280%.

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