What is 12/8 as a Decimal?

12/8 as a decimal equals 1.5

Pie chart representation of the fractional part of decimal 1.5 rounded down = 1.5
Numerator and denominator part of fraction represented in graph form.


The level of precision are the number of digits to round to. Select a precision point below to break fraction 12/8 down further into decimal form. The default precision point is 5.

If the last trailing digit is "5" you can use the "round half up" and "round half down" options to round that digit up or down when you change the precision point.

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1.5

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Steps to convert 12/8 as decimal 1.5

Without the convenience of the fraction to decimal converter, let’s not forget the importance of being able to convert 12/8 as a decimal on paper.

Fractions are made up of two parts. The numerator (upper part) and the denominator (lower part) a/b.

The line which separates the numerator and denominator can be replaced with the division symbol (÷).

To convert a fraction to a decimal we divide the numerator by the denominator a÷b

Keep in mind, if either or both have long digits the division may get a little complicated.

Here is the math for converting 12/8 as a decimal:

12/8 = 12÷8 = 1.5



Decimal into Fraction

You can also see the reverse conversion I.e. how decimal 1.5 is converted into a fraction.


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