What is 5 and 4/8 as a Decimal?
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What is 5 4/8 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 5 4/8 as a decimal is
5.5
Exact, terminating: 4/8 = 1/2 · denominator 2 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place
5 4/8: whole part, then 4 ÷ 8
Whole part 5 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 8 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 40 | 5 × 8 + 0 | 5 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.
5 + 0.5 = 5.5
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FAQ
What is 5 4/8 as a decimal?
Fraction 5 4/8 as a decimal is 5.5
How do you convert 5 4/8 to a decimal?
To convert 5 4/8 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 8 = 0.5, then add the whole part: 5 + 0.5 = 5.5.
Why is 5 4/8 a terminating decimal?
In lowest terms its denominator 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 5 4/8 = 5.5.
What is 5 4/8 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 5 4/8 = 550%.
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