What is 5 1/8 as a decimal?

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Meave60
Oct 30, 2015

5 1/8=5.125

Explanation:

First convert 5 1/8 into an improper fraction.

Multiply the denominator 8 times 5, then add the numerator 1. (8xx5)+1=41. The improper fraction is 41/8.

To convert this to decimal form, use a calculator (or use long division), and divide 41 by 8.

41/8=5.125

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