What is 8 and 7/10 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 7/10 as a decimal?

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Fraction 8 7/10 as a decimal is
8.7

Exact, terminating: denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

8 7/10: whole part, then 7 ÷ 10

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

remainder×10= digit × 10 + new remainderdigit
7707 × 10 + 07

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.7 ends.

8 + 0.7 = 8.7

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FAQ

What is 8 7/10 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 7/10 as a decimal is 8.7

How do you convert 8 7/10 to a decimal?

To convert 8 7/10 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 10 = 0.7, then add the whole part: 8 + 0.7 = 8.7.

Why is 8 7/10 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 8 7/10 = 8.7.

What is 8 7/10 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 7/10 = 870%.