Convert to a Decimal 1/8

Problem

1/8

Solution

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

2. Set up long division by adding a decimal point and trailing zeros to the dividend, making it 1.000

3. Divide 10 by 8 which goes 1 time with a remainder of 2

4. Divide 20 by 8 which goes 2 times with a remainder of 4

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

6. Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend to get 0.125

Final Answer

1/8=0.125

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