What is 8 18/7 as a decimal?

Answer: 8187\textbf{8}\frac{\textbf{18}}{\textbf{7}} as a decimal is 10.571

Converting the fraction to an improper fraction

To convert 8187\normalsize{8}\frac{\normalsize{18}}{\normalsize{7}} into a decimal, we start by converting it to an improper fraction. First, multiply 8 by 7 then add the result to 18 in the numerator,

= (8  ×  7)  +  187\frac{\left(\normalsize{8}\;\times\;\normalsize{7}\right) \;+\; \normalsize{18}}{\normalsize{7}}

= 747\frac{\normalsize{74}}{\normalsize{7}}

Next, we will convert 747\frac{\normalsize{74}}{\normalsize{7}} ​ to a decimal using the following method.

Solve using the Division Method

A fraction is made up of two parts: the numerator, which is the number on top, and the denominator, which is the number on the bottom. We can find the decimal equivalent by dividing the numerator 74 by the denominator 7.

74 (numerator) ÷ 7 (denominator) = 10.571

This division gives us the decimal equivalent of the fraction.

So, when you change 747\frac{74}{7} to a decimal, your answer will be 10.571

The following animation demonstrates the Division method,

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