8/50 as a decimal
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to convert the fraction 8/50 into its decimal form. This involves performing the division of 8 by 50.
Answer
The decimal form of \( \frac{8}{50} \) is \( 0.16 \).
Answer for screen readers
The decimal form of ( \frac{8}{50} ) is ( 0.16 ).
Steps to Solve
- Perform the Division
To convert the fraction ( \frac{8}{50} ) into decimal form, you need to divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (50).
- Set up the division
You can set it up in a long division format or use a calculator. Here we will do it manually:
When you divide 8 by 50, you recognize that 8 is less than 50, so we start adding decimal points.
- Calculate using long division
Add a decimal point and a zero to 8, making it 80.
Divide 80 by 50:
50 goes into 80 one time (1).
The remainder is ( 80 - 50 = 30 ).
- Continue division
Now, bring down another zero, making it 300.
50 goes into 300 six times (6).
The remainder is ( 300 - 300 = 0 ).
So, we have calculated the decimal to be ( 0.16 ).
- Final Decimal Form
Thus, the decimal form of ( \frac{8}{50} ) is ( 0.16 ).
The decimal form of ( \frac{8}{50} ) is ( 0.16 ).
More Information
The fraction ( \frac{8}{50} ) simplifies to ( \frac{4}{25} ) before performing the division. This is because both numbers can be divided by 2, which can make mental calculations easier.
Tips
- Forgetting to add a decimal point when the numerator is smaller than the denominator.
- Incorrect long division that leads to wrong remainders.
To avoid these, ensure to add zeros when necessary and double-check your division steps.
