How do you convert 8/50 to a decimal?
1 Answer
Oct 27, 2016
Explanation:
There are 2 ways to tackle this type of question. Which one you use depends on the denominator of the fraction.
The first method
Decimals are based on powers of 10.
A decimal can be written as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, etc,
Find an equivalent fraction for
The second method
If the denominator cannot be made into a power of 10, divide:
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Consider
This is a recurring decimal, but you can find the pattern by dividing.