Evaluate 3/8

Problem

3/8

Solution

1. Identify the operation as a division of the numerator by the denominator to convert the fraction into a decimal.

2. Divide 3 by 8 using long division.

3. Calculate the first decimal place: 8 goes into 30 three times (8×3=24, leaving a remainder of 6.

4. Calculate the second decimal place: 8 goes into 60 seven times (8×7=56, leaving a remainder of 4.

5. Calculate the third decimal place: 8 goes into 40 exactly five times (8×5=40, leaving a remainder of 0.

Final Answer

3/8=0.375

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