0.875 as a Fraction
0.875 = 7/8
0.875 as a fraction in simplest form is 7/8.
Step by step
- 0.875 has 3 decimal places, so write it over 1000: 875/1000.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 875 and 1000: 125.
- Divide the top and bottom by 125: 875 ÷ 125 = 7, 1000 ÷ 125 = 8.
- So 0.875 = 7/8.
Details
- Fraction
- 7/8
- Percent
- 87.5%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 7/8
- Reciprocal
- 8/7 ≈ 1.1429
How it works
To turn a decimal into a fraction, count the digits after the decimal point, write the digits over 10, 100, 1,000 and so on, then simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. A decimal that ends (terminates) always converts to an exact fraction; a decimal that repeats forever, such as 0.333…, equals a fraction like 1/3.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 0.875 as a fraction?
0.875 is 7/8 in simplest form.
How do you convert 0.875 to a fraction?
Write 0.875 as 875/1000, then divide the top and bottom by 125 to get 7/8.
What is 0.875 as a percentage?
0.875 × 100 = 87.5%.
Is 7/8 in simplest form?
Yes — 7 and 8 have no common factor other than 1.