What is 6 and 7/8 as a Decimal?
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What is 6 7/8 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 6 7/8 as a decimal is
6.875
Exact, terminating: denominator 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 has only 2s and 5s · 3 decimal places
6 7/8: whole part, then 7 ÷ 8
Whole part 6 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 8 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 70 | 8 × 8 + 6 | 8 |
| 6 | 60 | 7 × 8 + 4 | 7 |
| 4 | 40 | 5 × 8 + 0 | 5 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 3 steps → 0.875 ends.
6 + 0.875 = 6.875
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FAQ
What is 6 7/8 as a decimal?
Fraction 6 7/8 as a decimal is 6.875
How do you convert 6 7/8 to a decimal?
To convert 6 7/8 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 8 = 0.875, then add the whole part: 6 + 0.875 = 6.875.
Why is 6 7/8 a terminating decimal?
In lowest terms its denominator 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 3 decimal places: 6 7/8 = 6.875.
What is 6 7/8 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 6 7/8 = 687.5%.
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