1/12 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/12 written as a decimal.
1/12 as a decimal
0.083333…
= 8.3333% · repeating decimal
How it works
To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 12 = 0.083333….
Because 12 has a prime factor other than 2 or 5, the division never ends, so 1/12 is a repeating decimal (rounded above).
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1/12 as a decimal?+
1/12 as a decimal is 0.083333…. It is a repeating decimal, found by dividing 1 by 12.
How do you turn 1/12 into a decimal?+
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 12 = 0.083333…. A fraction gives a terminating decimal when the denominator's only prime factors are 2 and 5, and a repeating decimal otherwise.