Convert the fraction 7/8 to a decimal.

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator: 7 ÷ 8 = 0.875. You can do this by long division, or by recognizing common conversions (1/8 = 0.125, so 7/8 = 7 × 0.125 = 0.875). Fraction-to-decimal conversions appear in arithmetic reasoning when comparing values or computing with money and measurements. Memorizing the eighths (0.125, 0.25, 0.375, 0.5, 0.625, 0.75, 0.875) is especially handy. The exact decimal value of 7/8 is 0.875.