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8/3 as a Decimal

Here you can find 8/3 as a decimal.

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8/3 = 2.(6)

Additional Information

8/3 in decimal notation has unlimited decimal places, that means it is a non-terminating, repeating decimal.

The repeating pattern or sequence, known as repetend or reptend of 8/3 as decimal, can be written with a vinculum, that is overlined, as an ellipsis using three dots …, in parentheses (), or with or with a dot above the digits of the repetend.

Thus:

  • 8/3 in decimal form = 2.6
  • Eight thirds as a decimal = 2.(6)
  • 8 over 3 as a decimal = 2.6…

Learn how to change 8/3 to a decimal number in the following section.

In addition, you can read up on the properties of 8/3.

Convert 8/3 to Decimal

To change the fraction to decimal you can use the long division method explained in our article fraction to decimal, which you can find in the header menu.

Or you can divide the nominator 8 by the denominator 3 using a calculator.

If you like, use our automatic calculator above. Just enter the fraction with a slash, e.g. 8/3.

If the result includes a repeating sequence, then it will be denoted in ().

Similar conversions in this category include, for example:

Ahead is more information on 8/3 written in base 10 numeral system.

What is 8/3 as a Decimal?

You already know the answer to this question: Eight thirds as a decimal equals 2.(6)

We have characterized 8/3 in base 10 positional notation above, so we are left with telling you the properties of 8/3:

  • 8/3 is a simple fraction
  • 8 is the nominator, above the slash
  • 3 is the denominator, below the slash
  • 8/3 is an improper fraction

Instead of a slash, the division symbol ÷, known as obelus, can be used to denote a fraction:

For example: 8÷3 in decimal.

Conclusion

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– Article written by Mark, last updated on December 20th, 2023