What is 3 and 6/8 as a Decimal?
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What is 3 6/8 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 3 6/8 as a decimal is
3.75
Exact, terminating: 6/8 = 3/4 · denominator 4 = 2 × 2 has only 2s and 5s · 2 decimal places
3 6/8: whole part, then 6 ÷ 8
Whole part 3 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 8 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 60 | 7 × 8 + 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 40 | 5 × 8 + 0 | 5 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps → 0.75 ends.
3 + 0.75 = 3.75
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FAQ
What is 3 6/8 as a decimal?
Fraction 3 6/8 as a decimal is 3.75
How do you convert 3 6/8 to a decimal?
To convert 3 6/8 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 6 ÷ 8 = 0.75, then add the whole part: 3 + 0.75 = 3.75.
Why is 3 6/8 a terminating decimal?
In lowest terms its denominator 4 = 2 × 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 2 decimal places: 3 6/8 = 3.75.
What is 3 6/8 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 3 6/8 = 375%.
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