7 1/8 as a Decimal

Answer

7 1/8 in decimals can be written as 7.125.

Explanation

To convert 7 1/8 to a decimal, we first convert the fraction part (1/8) to a decimal.

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

Step 2: Perform the division 1 ÷ 8. Since 1 is smaller than 8, we need to add a decimal point and 0, making it 10.

Step 3: Divide 10 by 8. The quotient is 1, with a remainder of 2.

Step 4: Bring down another 0, making it 20. Divide 20 by 8. The quotient is 2, with a remainder of 4.

Step 5: Bring down another 0, making it 40. Divide 40 by 8. The quotient is 5, with no remainder. Thus, 1/8 as a decimal is 0.125.

Step 6: Add this decimal to the whole number 7, resulting in 7.125.

• Mixed Number: A whole number combined with a fraction.
   
• 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.