What is 3 and 8/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 3 8/20 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 3 8/20 as a decimal is
3.4

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

3 8/20: whole part, then 8 ÷ 20

Whole part 3 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.

3 + 0.4 = 3.4

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FAQ

What is 3 8/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 3 8/20 as a decimal is 3.4

How do you convert 3 8/20 to a decimal?

To convert 3 8/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 8 ÷ 20 = 0.4, then add the whole part: 3 + 0.4 = 3.4.

Why is 3 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: 3 8/20 = 3.4.

What is 3 8/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 3 8/20 = 340%.