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What is 4/5 as a Decimal?

The fraction 4/5 written as a decimal is: 0.8

Step-by-Step Solution

Step 1: Understand the Fraction

A fraction represents division. The fraction 4/5 means 4 divided by 5.

\[ \frac{4}{5} = 4 \div 5 \]

Step 2: Perform the Division

Now we divide 4 by 5:

\[ \frac{4}{5} = 4 \div 5 = 0.8 \]

This is a terminating decimal.

Final Answer

The fraction 4/5 as a decimal is:

\[ \frac{4}{5} = 0.8 \]

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Terminating Decimals

The fraction 4/5 converts to a terminating decimal (0.8). This happens when the denominator's prime factorization only contains 2 and/or 5.

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