What is 8 and 1/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 1/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 8 1/5 as a decimal is
8.2

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

8 1/5: whole part, then 1 ÷ 5

Whole part 8 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.

8 + 0.2 = 8.2

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
8 1/28.5
8 1/38.3
8 1/48.25
8 1/58.2
8 1/68.16
8 1/78.142857
8 1/88.125
8 1/98.1
8 1/108.1
8 1/128.083
8 1/138.076923
8 1/158.06
8 1/168.0625
8 1/188.05
8 1/208.05

FAQ

What is 8 1/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 1/5 as a decimal is 8.2

How do you convert 8 1/5 to a decimal?

To convert 8 1/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 1 ÷ 5 = 0.2, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.2 = 8.2.

Why is 8 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: 8 1/5 = 8.2.

What is 8 1/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 1/5 = 820%.

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