What is 3/8 in decimals??with solution

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To convert fractions to decimals we just divide.  The only catch is when should we stop.  Sometimes we end when there is no remainder.


Example

Convert the fraction 3/8 to a decimal.

Solution

             0.375
        8 | 3
.000  
             24        
               60       
               56   
                 40   
                 40
                   0

Hence    

             3
                   =  0.375                 
             8