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What is 1/8 as a Decimal and Percentage?

Decimal Representation
0.125
1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
Percentage Form
12.5%
(1 ÷ 8) × 100

How to Convert 1/8 to Decimal

  1. Identify Numerator and Denominator: In the fraction 1/8, the numerator (top number) is 1 and the denominator (bottom number) is 8.
  2. Perform Division: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 8 = 0.125.
  3. Convert to Percentage: Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.125 × 100 = 12.5%.
\[ \frac{1}{8} = 1 \div 8 = 0.125 = 12.5% \]

Table of Fractions with Denominator 8

Fraction Decimal Value Percentage
1/8 0.125 12.5%
2/8 0.25 25%
3/8 0.375 37.5%
4/8 0.5 50%
5/8 0.625 62.5%
6/8 0.75 75%
7/8 0.875 87.5%
8/8 1 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

A fraction in simplest form has a terminating decimal if and only if the prime factors of the denominator are only 2 and/or 5. In this case, 1/8 = 0.125.

The fraction 1/8 is already in its simplest irreducible form.