Question

How do you convert $\frac{1}{8}$ into a decimal?

Answer 1

Use division method convert the fraction into a decimal.

Given fraction is $\frac{1}{8}$.

Divide $1$ by $8$:

$80.12510-8----20-16----40-40---0$

Therefore, the fraction $\frac{\mathbf{1}}{\mathbf{8}}$ in decimal form can be written as $\mathbf{0}\mathbf{.}\mathbf{125}$.