13/15 as a decimal

How to convert this fraction

Divide 13 by 15 using integer long division. The whole-number part is 0; the remaining fraction is 13/15.

1. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 8; the new remainder is 10.
2. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 6; the new remainder is 10.

The remainder repeats, so the decimal repeats with 6 as the repeating cycle. The displayed value 0.866666666667 is rounded; the exact value remains 13/15.

Check: 0 × 15 + 13 = 13, so the quotient and remainder reconstruct the original fraction.