What is 8 and 7/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 8 7/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 8 7/5 as a decimal is
9.4

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

8 7/5: whole part, then 7 ÷ 5

7 = 1 × 5 + 2: whole part 8 + 1 = 9, then divide the remainder 2

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

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.

9 + 0.4 = 9.4

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FAQ

What is 8 7/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 8 7/5 as a decimal is 9.4

How do you convert 8 7/5 to a decimal?

To convert 8 7/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 5 = 1.4, then add the whole part: 8 + 1.4 = 9.4.

Why is 8 7/5 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 7/5 = 9.4.

What is 8 7/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 8 7/5 = 940%.