1/10 as a decimal
1/10 as a decimal is 0.1.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.10. In lowest terms: 1/10.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 1 by the bottom number 10.
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10 does not go into 1 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 10, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{1}{10} = 0.1 \]
\[ \frac{1}{10} = 1 \div 10 \]Long division of 1 by 10
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 10 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 ÷ 10 = 1 | 0 |
Questions
What is 1/10 as a decimal?
1/10 as a decimal is 0.1.
Is 1/10 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 10 = 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 1/10 as a percent?
1/10 is 10% as a percent.
How do I round 1/10 to 2 decimal places?
1/10 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.10.