1/7 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/7 written as a decimal.
1/7 as a decimal
0.142857…
= 14.2857% · repeating decimal
How it works
To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 7 = 0.142857….
Because 7 has a prime factor other than 2 or 5, the division never ends, so 1/7 is a repeating decimal (rounded above).
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Frequently asked questions
What is 1/7 as a decimal?+
1/7 as a decimal is 0.142857…. It is a repeating decimal, found by dividing 1 by 7.
How do you turn 1/7 into a decimal?+
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 7 = 0.142857…. A fraction gives a terminating decimal when the denominator's only prime factors are 2 and 5, and a repeating decimal otherwise.