To convert the decimal 0.875 into a fraction, we can follow these steps:
- First, recognize that 0.875 can be read as 875 thousandths, or 875/1000.
- Next, we simplify this fraction by finding the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 875 and 1000. Both numbers can be divided by 125.
- Now, divide the numerator and the denominator by 125:
- 875 ÷ 125 = 7
- 1000 ÷ 125 = 8
So, we have 7/8.
Therefore, the decimal 0.875 can be expressed as the fraction 7/8.