Decimal-Fraction Conversion Math Example 1

Solution

1. 1
   Divide the numerator by the denominator: $7 \div 8$.
2. 2
   $7.000 \div 8$: $8$ goes into $70$ eight times ($64$), remainder $6$. Bring down: $60$. $8$ into $60$ is $7$ ($56$), remainder $4$. Bring down: $40$. $8$ into $40$ is $5$, remainder $0$.
3. 3
   Result: $7 \div 8 = 0.875$.