3/8 as a decimal

3/8 equals 0.375 in decimal form.

Key Concepts

• Fraction to decimal Divide numerator by denominator
• Result Decimal terminates after finite digits
• Check Multiply decimals to verify

Steps

1. Action: Divide 3 by 8
2. Action: Compute 0.375
3. Action: Verify 0.375 × 8 = 3
4. Action: State final decimal

Formula

$$frac{3}{8} = 0.375$$