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8/10 as a decimal and a percentage

8/10

= 0.8 = 80%

8/10 means 8 out of 10 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.8, and as a percentage 80%.

8/10 on a fraction bar: 8 of 10 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.8
Percentage
80%
Simplest form
4/5
As a division
8 ÷ 10
Equivalent fractions
12/15 = 16/20 = 20/25 = 4/5
Compared with one half
More than 1/2
Reciprocal
10/8
8/10 of 60
48

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 8 ÷ 10 = 0.8.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.8 × 100 = 80%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 2, their highest common factor: 8 ÷ 2 = 4 and 10 ÷ 2 = 5, so 8/10 = 4/5.

Quick check

  1. Is 8/10 more or less than 1/2?

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    More than 1/2

  2. What is 8/10 of 60?

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    48

  3. 8/10 = ?/20

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    16

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8/10 as a decimal?

8/10 as a decimal is 0.8.

What is 8/10 as a percentage?

8/10 as a percentage is 80%.

What is 8/10 in its simplest form?

8/10 in its simplest form is 4/5.