What is 2 and 8/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 2 8/20 as a decimal?

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Fraction 2 8/20 as a decimal is
2.4

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

2 8/20: whole part, then 8 ÷ 20

Whole part 2 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.

2 + 0.4 = 2.4

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
2 8/92.8
2 8/102.8
2 8/112.72
2 8/122.6
2 8/132.615384
2 8/142.571428
2 8/152.53
2 8/172.4705882352941176
2 8/182.4
2 8/202.4

FAQ

What is 2 8/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 2 8/20 as a decimal is 2.4

How do you convert 2 8/20 to a decimal?

To convert 2 8/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 8 ÷ 20 = 0.4, then add the whole part: 2 + 0.4 = 2.4.

Why is 2 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: 2 8/20 = 2.4.

What is 2 8/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 2 8/20 = 240%.

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