17/8 as a Decimal

How to write 17/8 as a Decimal? A fraction to decimal conversion is the process of representing a fraction as a decimal number. To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number). This will give you the decimal representation of the fraction. Note that some fractions cannot be represented exactly as decimals, and therefore the decimal representation may be a repeating decimal or a non-repeating decimal that goes on forever.

To conversion Fraction to Decimal mainly there are two methods available, Those are-

1. Calculator Method: If you have a calculator, then there is a simple tricks to instantly transform any fraction to a decimal. Just divide the numerator value by the denominator value. Like this -

2. Long Division Method: If you haven't a calculator, Then you have to use the long division or old school method to convert fraction value to decimal value. Like this -

For calculation, here's how to convert 17/8 as a Decimal using the formula above, step by step instructions are given below

Calculator Method:

Long Division Method: