What is 8 and 1/2 as a Decimal?
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What is 8 1/2 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 8 1/2 as a decimal is
8.5
Exact, terminating: denominator 2 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place
8 1/2: whole part, then 1 ÷ 2
Whole part 8 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 2 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 5 × 2 + 0 | 5 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.
8 + 0.5 = 8.5
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FAQ
What is 8 1/2 as a decimal?
Fraction 8 1/2 as a decimal is 8.5
How do you convert 8 1/2 to a decimal?
To convert 8 1/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.5 = 8.5.
Why is 8 1/2 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: 8 1/2 = 8.5.
What is 8 1/2 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 8 1/2 = 850%.
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