1⁄8 as a Decimal

Answer

1⁄8 in decimals can be written as 0.125. It is a terminating decimal, meaning it ends without repeating.

Explanation

To get 1⁄8 in decimal, we will use the division method. Here as 1 is smaller than 8, we will take help of the decimal method which will give us 0.125. Let's see the step-by-step breakdown of the process:

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

Step 2: As 1 is smaller than 8, it can't be divided directly; here we will take the help of decimals. We will add 0 to the dividend, making 1 as 10 and add a decimal point in the quotient place.

Step 3: Now that it is 10, we can divide it by 8. 8 goes into 10 one time, so we write 1 in the quotient place. Subtracting 8 from 10 gives 2.

Step 4: Bring down another 0 in the dividend place to make 2 as 20, then divide by 8. 8 goes into 20 two times, so we write 2 in the quotient place. Subtracting 16 from 20 gives 4.

Step 5: Bring down another 0 to make 4 as 40, then divide by 8. 8 goes into 40 five times, so we write 5 in the quotient place. Subtracting 40 from 40 gives 0, ending the division.

The answer for 1⁄8 as a decimal will be 0.125.

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