Convert to a Decimal 5/8

Problem

5/8

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 5 is divided by the denominator 8

2. Set up long division by adding a decimal point and zeros to the dividend, making it 5.000

3. Divide 50 by 8 which goes 6 times (8×6=48 with a remainder of 2

4. Divide 20 by 8 which goes 2 times (8×2=16 with a remainder of 4

5. Divide 40 by 8 which goes exactly 5 times (8×5=40 with no remainder.

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

Final Answer

5/8=0.625

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