Question

Write the fraction as a decimal and as a percent. $$ \frac{5}{8} $$

Short answer

The decimal form of \( \frac{5}{8} \) is 0.625 and the percent form is 62.5%.

Step-by-step solution

Convert fraction to decimal

To convert the fraction \(\frac{5}{8}\) to a decimal, divide 5 by 8. This can be done using a calculator or long division. The result is 0.625

Convert decimal to percent

To next convert this decimal to a percent, multiply it by 100, thus 0.625 * 100 which equals 62.5%