Convert 5/8 to a decimal.

To convert the fraction 5/8 to a decimal, you divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (8). Performing this division yields:

1. Start with 5 divided by 8. Since 5 is less than 8, you know the decimal will be less than 1.

2. Extend the division by adding decimal places. 5.000 allows you to divide with more precision.

3. 8 goes into 50 six times (since 8 x 6 = 48). Write down 6 after the decimal point and subtract 48 from 50, which leaves you with 2.

4. Bring down the next 0 to make it 20.

5. 8 goes into 20 two times (8 x 2 = 16). Write down 2, subtract 16 from 20 to get 4.

6. Bring down another 0 to make it 40.

7. 8 goes into 40 five times (8 x 5 = 40). Write down 5 and subtract to get 0.

Now you have completed the division, and the result is 0.625. This confirms that 5/8 expressed as a decimal equals