Convert to a Decimal 7/8

Problem

7/8

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 7 is divided by the denominator 8

2. Perform long division by adding a decimal point and zeros to the dividend, making it 7.000

3. Divide 70 by 8 which goes 8 times (8×8=64 with a remainder of 6

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

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

Final Answer

7/8=0.875

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