Question

What is 5 1/8 as a decimal?

Answer 1

`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`