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8/80 as a decimal and a percentage

8/80

= 0.1 = 10%

8/80 means 8 out of 80 equal parts. As a decimal it is 0.1, and as a percentage 10%.

8/80 on a fraction bar: 8 of 80 parts shaded

Ways to write it

Decimal
0.1
Percentage
10%
Simplest form
1/10
As a division
8 ÷ 80
Equivalent fractions
2/20 = 3/30 = 4/40 = 5/50
Compared with one half
Less than 1/2
Reciprocal
80/8
8/80 of 480
48

How to work it out

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number: 8 ÷ 80 = 0.1.
  2. To make a percentage, multiply by 100: 0.1 × 100 = 10%.
  3. To simplify, divide the top and bottom by 8, their highest common factor: 8 ÷ 8 = 1 and 80 ÷ 8 = 10, so 8/80 = 1/10.

Quick check

  1. Is 8/80 more or less than 1/2?

    Show the answer

    Less than 1/2

  2. What is 8/80 of 480?

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    48

  3. 8/80 = ?/160

    Show the answer

    16

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Frequently asked questions

What is 8/80 as a decimal?

8/80 as a decimal is 0.1.

What is 8/80 as a percentage?

8/80 as a percentage is 10%.

What is 8/80 in its simplest form?

8/80 in its simplest form is 1/10.