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5 to 8 as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kinds. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fractions represent a part of a whole. Ratios can also be expressed in fractional form to show the relationship between two quantities. For example, 5 to 8 can be written as a fraction. Let's learn how to express a ratio as a fraction.

5 to 8 as a Fraction for Indian Students
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What is 5 to 8 as a Fraction?

5 to 8 as a fraction

Answer

 

The answer for 5 to 8 as a fraction will be 5/8.

 

Explanation

 

Converting a ratio to a fraction is a straightforward process. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Identify the two numbers in the ratio. Here, 5 and 8 are the numbers we are working with.

 

Step 2: The first number in the ratio becomes the numerator, and the second number becomes the denominator. Therefore, 5 to 8 can be expressed as 5/8.

 

Thus, 5 to 8 can be written as a fraction 5/8.

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Important Glossaries for 5 to 8 as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity representing a part of a whole, expressed as p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator.
     
  • Ratio: A relationship between two numbers, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating the number of parts of the whole being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many equal parts the whole is divided into
     
  • Proportion: An equation that states that two ratios are equivalent.
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