What is 7 and 1/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 7 1/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 7 1/5 as a decimal is
7.2

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

7 1/5: whole part, then 1 ÷ 5

Whole part 7 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
1102 × 5 + 02

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.2 ends.

7 + 0.2 = 7.2

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7 1/87.125
7 1/97.1
7 1/107.1
7 1/117.09
7 1/127.083
7 1/137.076923
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7 1/157.06
7 1/167.0625
7 1/197.052631578947368421
7 1/207.05

FAQ

What is 7 1/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 7 1/5 as a decimal is 7.2

How do you convert 7 1/5 to a decimal?

To convert 7 1/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 1 ÷ 5 = 0.2, then add the whole part: 7 + 0.2 = 7.2.

Why is 7 1/5 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: 7 1/5 = 7.2.

What is 7 1/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 7 1/5 = 720%.