What is 8 and 1/20 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 1/20 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 8 1/20 as a decimal is
8.05

Exact, terminating: denominator 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 has only 2s and 5s · 2 decimal places

8 1/20: whole part, then 1 ÷ 20

Whole part 8 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 20 + new remainderdigit
1100 × 20 + 100
101005 × 20 + 05

The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps → 0.05 ends.

8 + 0.05 = 8.05

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FAQ

What is 8 1/20 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 1/20 as a decimal is 8.05

How do you convert 8 1/20 to a decimal?

To convert 8 1/20 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 1 ÷ 20 = 0.05, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.05 = 8.05.

Why is 8 1/20 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 2 decimal places: 8 1/20 = 8.05.

What is 8 1/20 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 1/20 = 805%.