8/9 as a decimal
8/9 as a decimal is 0.888888… (the digits 8 repeat forever), which is 0.89 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 8 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.89. In lowest terms: 8/9.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 8 by the bottom number 9.
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9 does not go into 8 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 9, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 1 step, so the digits 8 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{8}{9} = 0.\overline{8} \]
\[ \frac{8}{9} = 8 \div 9 \]Long division of 8 by 9
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 9 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 80 | 80 ÷ 9 = 8 | 8 |
Questions
What is 8/9 as a decimal?
8/9 as a decimal is 0.888888… (the digits 8 repeat forever), which is 0.89 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 8/9 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 9 = 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 8/9 as a percent?
8/9 is 88.888888…% as a percent.
How do I round 8/9 to 2 decimal places?
8/9 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.89.