3/8 as a Decimal
The fraction 3/8 written as a decimal.
3/8 as a decimal
0.375
= 37.5% · terminating decimal
How it works
To turn a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375.
Because 8's only prime factors are 2 and 5, the division ends cleanly, so 3/8 is a terminating decimal.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 3/8 as a decimal?+
3/8 as a decimal is 0.375. It is a terminating decimal, found by dividing 3 by 8.
How do you turn 3/8 into a decimal?+
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. A fraction gives a terminating decimal when the denominator's only prime factors are 2 and 5, and a repeating decimal otherwise.