38/77 as a decimal
38/77 as a decimal is 0.493506… (the digits 493506 repeat forever), which is 0.49 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 493506 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.49. In lowest terms: 38/77.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 38 by the bottom number 77.
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77 does not go into 38 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 77, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 6 steps, so the digits 493506 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{38}{77} = 0.\overline{493506} \]
\[ \frac{38}{77} = 38 \div 77 \]Long division of 38 by 77
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 77 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 380 | 380 ÷ 77 = 4 | 72 |
| 2 | 720 | 720 ÷ 77 = 9 | 27 |
| 3 | 270 | 270 ÷ 77 = 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 390 | 390 ÷ 77 = 5 | 5 |
| 5 | 50 | 50 ÷ 77 = 0 | 50 |
| 6 | 500 | 500 ÷ 77 = 6 | 38 |
Questions
What is 38/77 as a decimal?
38/77 as a decimal is 0.493506… (the digits 493506 repeat forever), which is 0.49 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 38/77 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 77 = 7 × 11 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 493506 (6 digits) repeats.
What is 38/77 as a percent?
38/77 is 49.350649…% as a percent.
How do I round 38/77 to 2 decimal places?
38/77 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.49.