Convert to a Decimal 3/8

Problem

3/8

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 3 is divided by the denominator 8

2. Perform long division by adding a decimal point and zeros to the dividend to make it 3.000

3. Divide 30 by 8 which goes 3 times (24 with a remainder of 6

4. Divide 60 by 8 which goes 7 times (56 with a remainder of 4

5. Divide 40 by 8 which goes exactly 5 times (40 with a remainder of 0

6. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

Final Answer

3/8=0.375

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