4 1/8 as a Decimal

Answer

4 1/8 in decimals can be written as 4.125.

Explanation

To get 4 1/8 in decimal, we will convert the fraction part (1/8) into a decimal and add it to the whole number (4). Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

Step 1: Identify the whole number and the fraction. Here, 4 is the whole number and 1/8 is the fraction.

Step 2: Convert 1/8 into a decimal using division. The numerator (1) is the dividend, and the denominator (8) is the divisor.

Step 3: Divide 1 by 8. As 1 is smaller than 8, we use decimal division. Add a decimal point in the quotient and make 1 as 10 by bringing down a 0.

Step 4: 8 goes into 10 once (8 × 1 = 8). Subtract 8 from 10 to get 2.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 to make 20. 8 goes into 20 twice (8 × 2 = 16). Subtract 16 from 20 to get 4.

Step 6: Bring down another 0 to make 40. 8 goes into 40 five times (8 × 5 = 40). Subtract 40 from 40 to get 0. The division process ends here as we get the remainder as 0. The answer for 1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.

Therefore, 4 1/8 as a decimal is 4 + 0.125 = 4.125.

• 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.
   
• Mixed Number: A number consisting of an integer and a proper fraction.