1/72 as a decimal
1/72 as a decimal is 0.013888… (the digits 8 repeat forever), which is 0.01 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 8 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.01. In lowest terms: 1/72.
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 72.
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72 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 72, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 4 steps, so the digits 8 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{1}{72} = 0.013\overline{8} \]
\[ \frac{1}{72} = 1 \div 72 \]Long division of 1 by 72
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 72 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 ÷ 72 = 0 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 | 100 ÷ 72 = 1 | 28 |
| 3 | 280 | 280 ÷ 72 = 3 | 64 |
| 4 | 640 | 640 ÷ 72 = 8 | 64 |
Questions
What is 1/72 as a decimal?
1/72 as a decimal is 0.013888… (the digits 8 repeat forever), which is 0.01 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 1/72 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 72 = 2 × 2 × 2 × 3 × 3 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 8 (1 digit) repeats.
What is 1/72 as a percent?
1/72 is 1.388888…% as a percent.
How do I round 1/72 to 2 decimal places?
1/72 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.01.