Question

How do you convert 1/8 to a decimal using long division?

Answer 1

The solution is: 0.125

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Explanation:

Answer 2

`(1/8) = 0.125`

Explanation:

Set up the division format then successively perform the operation until you have the number of places (accuracy) beyond the decimal point that you want.

The “decimal” of a fraction can be thought of as “How many times can the denominator go into the numerator?” Of course, it may be less than “1” as in this case.
`(1/8) = 0.125`

See also:
http://www.homeschoolmath.net/teaching/md/how_teach_long_division.php
and
http://www.brighthubeducation.com/homework-math-help/127763-long-division-made-easy/
or
http://www.wikihow.com/Do-Long-Division