What is 8 and 3/2 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 3/2 as a decimal?

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Fraction 8 3/2 as a decimal is
9.5

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

8 3/2: whole part, then 3 ÷ 2

3 = 1 × 2 + 1: whole part 8 + 1 = 9, then divide the remainder 1

remainder×10= digit × 2 + new remainderdigit
1105 × 2 + 05

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

9 + 0.5 = 9.5

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
8 3/29.5
8 3/48.75
8 3/58.6
8 3/68.5
8 3/78.428571
8 3/88.375
8 3/98.3
8 3/108.3
8 3/118.27
8 3/138.230769
8 3/158.2
8 3/168.1875
8 3/198.157894736842105263
8 3/208.15

FAQ

What is 8 3/2 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 3/2 as a decimal is 9.5

How do you convert 8 3/2 to a decimal?

To convert 8 3/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 3 ÷ 2 = 1.5, then add the whole part: 8 + 1.5 = 9.5.

Why is 8 3/2 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 3/2 = 9.5.

What is 8 3/2 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 3/2 = 950%.

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