What is 8 and 2/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 2/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 8 2/5 as a decimal is
8.4

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

8 2/5: whole part, then 2 ÷ 5

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

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
2204 × 5 + 04

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.

8 + 0.4 = 8.4

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
8 2/38.6
8 2/48.5
8 2/58.4
8 2/68.3
8 2/78.285714
8 2/88.25
8 2/98.2
8 2/108.2
8 2/118.18
8 2/128.16
8 2/138.153846
8 2/148.142857
8 2/158.13
8 2/168.125
8 2/178.1176470588235294
8 2/188.1
8 2/198.105263157894736842
8 2/208.1
8 2/218.095238
8 2/228.09
8 2/238.08695652173913…
8 2/248.083
8 2/258.08
8 2/268.076923
8 2/278.074
8 2/288.0714285
8 2/298.06896551724137…
8 2/308.06

FAQ

What is 8 2/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 2/5 as a decimal is 8.4

How do you convert 8 2/5 to a decimal?

To convert 8 2/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.4 = 8.4.

Why is 8 2/5 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 2/5 = 8.4.

What is 8 2/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 2/5 = 840%.

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