What is 7 and 4/8 as a Decimal?

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What is 7 4/8 as a decimal?

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Fraction 7 4/8 as a decimal is
7.5

Exact, terminating: 4/8 = 1/2 · denominator 2 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

7 4/8: whole part, then 4 ÷ 8

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

remainder×10= digit × 8 + new remainderdigit
4405 × 8 + 05

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

7 + 0.5 = 7.5

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FAQ

What is 7 4/8 as a decimal?

Fraction 7 4/8 as a decimal is 7.5

How do you convert 7 4/8 to a decimal?

To convert 7 4/8 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 8 = 0.5, then add the whole part: 7 + 0.5 = 7.5.

Why is 7 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: 7 4/8 = 7.5.

What is 7 4/8 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 7 4/8 = 750%.