5/8 as a decimal
5/8 as a decimal is 0.625.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.63. In lowest terms: 5/8.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 5 by the bottom number 8.
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8 does not go into 5 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 8, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 3 steps, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{5}{8} = 0.625 \]
\[ \frac{5}{8} = 5 \div 8 \]Long division of 5 by 8
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 8 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 ÷ 8 = 6 | 2 |
| 2 | 20 | 20 ÷ 8 = 2 | 4 |
| 3 | 40 | 40 ÷ 8 = 5 | 0 |
Questions
What is 5/8 as a decimal?
5/8 as a decimal is 0.625.
Is 5/8 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 5/8 as a percent?
5/8 is 62.5% as a percent.
How do I round 5/8 to 2 decimal places?
5/8 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.63.