83/99 as a decimal
83/99 as a decimal is 0.838383… (the digits 83 repeat forever), which is 0.84 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 83 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.84. In lowest terms: 83/99.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 83 by the bottom number 99.
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99 does not go into 83 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 99, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 2 steps, so the digits 83 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{83}{99} = 0.\overline{83} \]
\[ \frac{83}{99} = 83 \div 99 \]Long division of 83 by 99
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 99 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 830 | 830 ÷ 99 = 8 | 38 |
| 2 | 380 | 380 ÷ 99 = 3 | 83 |
Questions
What is 83/99 as a decimal?
83/99 as a decimal is 0.838383… (the digits 83 repeat forever), which is 0.84 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 83/99 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 99 = 3 × 3 × 11 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 83 (2 digits) repeats.
What is 83/99 as a percent?
83/99 is 83.838383…% as a percent.
How do I round 83/99 to 2 decimal places?
83/99 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.84.