What is 2 and 8/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 2 8/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 2 8/5 as a decimal is
3.6

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

2 8/5: whole part, then 8 ÷ 5

8 = 1 × 5 + 3: whole part 2 + 1 = 3, then divide the remainder 3

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
3306 × 5 + 06

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.6 ends.

3 + 0.6 = 3.6

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FAQ

What is 2 8/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 2 8/5 as a decimal is 3.6

How do you convert 2 8/5 to a decimal?

To convert 2 8/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 8 ÷ 5 = 1.6, then add the whole part: 2 + 1.6 = 3.6.

Why is 2 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: 2 8/5 = 3.6.

What is 2 8/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 2 8/5 = 360%.