1/10 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/10 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
How to Convert 1/10 to a Decimal (Long Division)
- 1
Set up the division of the numerator by the denominator.
1 ÷ 10
- 2
10 does not go into 1, so the whole-number part is 0. Write "0." and continue with a remainder of 1.
0 . …
- 3
Bring down a 0 to make 10. 10 goes into 10 1 time (1 × 10 = 10), remainder 0.
10 ÷ 10 = 1, r 0
Is 1/10 a Terminating or Repeating Decimal?
1/10 is a terminating decimal: the division ends exactly at 0.1 with no repeating digits.
1/10 Rounded to Each Place
| Rounded to | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest tenth | 0.1 |
| Nearest hundredth | 0.10 |
| Nearest thousandth | 0.100 |
1/10 as a Mixed Number
1/10 is a proper fraction (the numerator is smaller than the denominator), so it is less than 1 and has no whole-number part — its value is just 0.1.
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Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
1 ÷ 10 = 0.1
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
0.1 × 100 = 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 1/10 as a decimal?
1/10 as a decimal is 0.1. You get it by dividing the numerator 1 by the denominator 10.
Is 1/10 a terminating or repeating decimal?
1/10 is a terminating decimal — it ends exactly at 0.1 with no repeating digits.
What is 1/10 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
Rounded to the nearest thousandth, 1/10 ≈ 0.100. To the nearest hundredth it is 0.10, and to the nearest tenth it is 0.1.
Is 1/10 a rational number?
Yes. 1/10 is a ratio of two integers (1 over 10), so it is a rational number — even though its decimal form terminates.