What is 7 and 4/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 7 4/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 7 4/5 as a decimal is
7.8

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

7 4/5: whole part, then 4 ÷ 5

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

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
4408 × 5 + 08

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.8 ends.

7 + 0.8 = 7.8

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FAQ

What is 7 4/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 7 4/5 as a decimal is 7.8

How do you convert 7 4/5 to a decimal?

To convert 7 4/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8, then add the whole part: 7 + 0.8 = 7.8.

Why is 7 4/5 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 4/5 = 7.8.

What is 7 4/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 7 4/5 = 780%.