Question

How do u write the fraction 5/8 as a decimal

Answer 1

0,625

Explanation:

`(5)/(8)`

divide 5 and 8

`5 / 8`

`\boxed{\green{ = 0.625}}`

Answer 2

.625

Explanation:

Write the given fraction in long division format. Here 8 is the divisor and 5 is the dividend.

The long division is carried subsequently, which gives the output of 58 as a decimal. As we see, division leaves remainder 0 giving a quotient 0.625. Hence 58 as a decimal is given as 0.625.