Question

Plz help me - 5/8 as a decimal?

Answer 1

Answer:

-0.625

Step-by-step explanation:

Given that a fraction negative in value with numerator -5 and denominator 8.

We have to convert this into decimals.  For that we add as many zeroes after decimal point after 5 and divide with 8.  The quotient what we get is value of the fraction.

To find in decimals, let us divide 5 by adding zeroes to the right

8)5.00000{0.625

  4.8

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     20

     16

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      40

      40

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      0

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Hence in decimal form the fraction -5/8 = -0.625