Write the decimal representing 8/9.
Explain your reasoning.
Divide using a calculator: 8/9
Would the answer be 1.125
To write the decimal representation of 8/9, we divide the numerator (8) by the denominator (9).
Step 1: Divide 8 by 9.
8 ÷ 9 = 0.888888...
The division result is 0.888888... , which means the decimal representation of 8/9 is 0.888888... .
To explain the reasoning further, when we divide any number by 9, we get a repeating decimal. In this case, the digit 8 repeats infinitely. We use the symbol "..." to represent the repeating pattern.
This is because the decimal representation of 8/9 is a non-terminating, repeating decimal.