8/5 as a Decimal
The fraction 8/5 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
How to Convert 8/5 to a Decimal (Long Division)
- 1
Set up the division of the numerator by the denominator.
8 ÷ 5
- 2
5 goes into 8 1 time (1 × 5 = 5), leaving a remainder of 3. Place a decimal point after the 1.
8 ÷ 5 = 1 remainder 3
- 3
Bring down a 0 to make 30. 5 goes into 30 6 times (6 × 5 = 30), remainder 0.
30 ÷ 5 = 6, r 0
Is 8/5 a Terminating or Repeating Decimal?
8/5 is a terminating decimal: the division ends exactly at 1.6 with no repeating digits.
8/5 Rounded to Each Place
| Rounded to | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest tenth | 1.6 |
| Nearest hundredth | 1.60 |
| Nearest thousandth | 1.600 |
8/5 as a Mixed Number
Because 8 is greater than 5, 8/5 is an improper fraction. As a mixed number it is 1 3/5 — 5 goes into 8 1 time with 3/5 left over.
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Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
8 ÷ 5 = 1.6
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
1.6 × 100 = 160%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 8/5 as a decimal?
8/5 as a decimal is 1.6. You get it by dividing the numerator 8 by the denominator 5.
Is 8/5 a terminating or repeating decimal?
8/5 is a terminating decimal — it ends exactly at 1.6 with no repeating digits.
What is 8/5 as a mixed number?
8/5 as a mixed number is 1 3/5, because 5 goes into 8 1 time with 3/5 left over.
What is 8/5 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
Rounded to the nearest thousandth, 8/5 ≈ 1.600. To the nearest hundredth it is 1.60, and to the nearest tenth it is 1.6.
Is 8/5 a rational number?
Yes. 8/5 is a ratio of two integers (8 over 5), so it is a rational number — even though its decimal form terminates.