What is 8 and 4/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 4/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 8 4/5 as a decimal is
8.8

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

8 4/5: whole part, then 4 ÷ 5

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

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
4408 × 5 + 08

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.8 ends.

8 + 0.8 = 8.8

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

FractionDecimal
8 4/58.8
8 4/68.6
8 4/78.571428
8 4/88.5
8 4/98.4
8 4/108.4
8 4/118.36
8 4/128.3
8 4/138.307692
8 4/148.285714
8 4/158.26
8 4/168.25
8 4/178.2352941176470588
8 4/188.2
8 4/198.210526315789473684
8 4/208.2
8 4/218.190476
8 4/228.18
8 4/238.17391304347826…
8 4/248.16
8 4/258.16
8 4/268.153846
8 4/278.148
8 4/288.142857
8 4/298.13793103448275…
8 4/308.13

FAQ

What is 8 4/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 4/5 as a decimal is 8.8

How do you convert 8 4/5 to a decimal?

To convert 8 4/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 4 ÷ 5 = 0.8, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.8 = 8.8.

Why is 8 4/5 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 4/5 = 8.8.

What is 8 4/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 4/5 = 880%.

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