8/16 as a Decimal

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator:

8 ÷ 16 = 0.5

Since 16 only has prime factors of 2 and/or 5, the result is a terminating decimal — it ends after a finite number of digits.

Note: 8/16 = 1/2. The simplified form gives the same decimal value.