8/1 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) here, 8 represents how many parts out of the whole. The denominator (number below) shows how many parts make the whole, here it is 1. A decimal is a way to represent the number that is not whole, using a (.) or a decimal to separate the whole part from the fraction part. The numbers to the left of the decimal point represent the whole, and to the right represents the fractional part.

What is 8/1 as a decimal?

$8/1 as a decimal$

Answer

8/1 in decimals can be written as 8.0, which is a terminating decimal.

Explanation

To get 8/1 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here, 8 is larger than 1, so we can divide it directly. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the numerator and denominator because the numerator (8) will be taken as the dividend and the denominator (1) will be taken as the divisor.

Step 2: As 8 is larger than 1, it can be divided directly without using decimals.

Step 3: Divide 8 by 1, which equals 8.

Step 4: Since the division results in a whole number, it is a terminating decimal.

The answer for 8/1 as a decimal is 8.0.

Important Glossaries for 8/1 as a decimal

Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
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.
Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.