8/13 as a decimal

How to convert this fraction

Divide 8 by 13 using integer long division. The whole-number part is 0; the remaining fraction is 8/13.

1. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 6; the new remainder is 2.
2. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 1; the new remainder is 7.
3. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 5; the new remainder is 5.
4. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 3; the new remainder is 11.
5. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 8; the new remainder is 6.
6. Bring down a zero: remainder × 10 gives the next decimal digit 4; the new remainder is 8.

The remainder repeats, so the decimal repeats with 615384 as the repeating cycle. The displayed value 0.615384615385 is rounded; the exact value remains 8/13.

Check: 0 × 13 + 8 = 8, so the quotient and remainder reconstruct the original fraction.