5/8 into decimal

Understand the Problem

The question is asking to convert the fraction 5/8 into its decimal form. This involves dividing 5 by 8 to find the equivalent decimal representation.

Answer

0.625
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is 0.625

Steps to Solve

  1. Divide the numerator

    To convert the fraction $ rac{5}{8}$ into decimal form, we divide the numerator by the denominator: $$5 ext{ divided by } 8$$.

  2. Perform the division

    Now we perform the division: $$5 ext{ ÷ } 8 = 0.625$$. Therefore, the decimal representation of $ rac{5}{8}$ is $0.625$.

The final answer is 0.625

More Information

Decimal conversion is often used in various fields, such as finance, science, and engineering, for easier calculations and comparisons.

Tips

A common mistake is to round the decimal too early or incorrectly. Make sure to perform the division accurately before rounding.

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