1 2/8 as a Decimal

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It is a simple question on decimal conversion. Firstly, we have to learn fractions and decimals. A fraction represents a part from the whole. It has two parts: the numerator (number on the top), which represents how many parts out of the whole, and the denominator (number below), which shows how many parts make the whole. A mixed number like 1 2/8 consists of a whole number and a fraction. A decimal is a way to represent a number that is not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole part from the fractional part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and those to the right represent the fractional part.

What is 1 2/8 as a decimal?

$1 2/8 as a decimal$ Answer

1 2/8 in decimals can be written as 1.25. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it does not repeat.

Explanation

To convert 1 2/8 to a decimal, we first convert the fractional part (2/8) to a decimal.

Step 1: Simplify the fraction 2/8 to its simplest form, which is 1/4.

Step 2: Convert 1/4 to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Step 3: 1 divided by 4 equals 0.25.

Step 4: Combine the whole number 1 with the decimal 0.25 to get the final decimal form, 1.25.

Important Glossaries for 1 2/8 as a decimal

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.
Decimal: A number that uses the base ten and includes a decimal point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.
Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.