17/20 as a decimal
17/20 as a decimal is 0.85.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.85. In lowest terms: 17/20.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 17 by the bottom number 20.
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20 does not go into 17 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 20, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 2 steps, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{17}{20} = 0.85 \]
\[ \frac{17}{20} = 17 \div 20 \]Long division of 17 by 20
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 20 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 170 | 170 ÷ 20 = 8 | 10 |
| 2 | 100 | 100 ÷ 20 = 5 | 0 |
Questions
What is 17/20 as a decimal?
17/20 as a decimal is 0.85.
Is 17/20 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 20 = 2 × 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 17/20 as a percent?
17/20 is 85% as a percent.
How do I round 17/20 to 2 decimal places?
17/20 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.85.