3 1/8 as a Decimal

Answer

3 1/8 in decimals can be written as 3.125. It is a terminating decimal.

Explanation

To convert 3 1/8 to a decimal, we convert the fractional part first and then add it to the whole number. Let's break down the process:

Step 1: Identify the fractional part 1/8.

Step 2: Divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (8) using long division.

Step 3: 1 divided by 8 gives 0.125.

Step 4: The whole number part is 3.

Step 5: Combine the whole number 3 and the decimal 0.125 to get 3.125.

The answer for 3 1/8 as a decimal is 3.125.

• 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.
   
• Terminating Decimal: A decimal that ends and does not repeat infinitely.