How to get correct decimal answer in java

Question

Eg: I divide manually 8/3 = 2.666666.

When I divide in Java, I've got 8/3 = 2.0 instead.

How can I get the answer to display 2.667 or 2.67?

Thank you.

Most people do integer division in primary school before fractions and decimals, but they seem to forget it. How do you explain to a Grade 4 student that they should remember this when they start learning Java in 10+ years. ;) — Peter Lawrey, Jun 29 '16 at 09:13

score 1 · Answer 1 · answered Jun 29 '16 at 08:02

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You are doing integer division hence result is integer

you need to do ((double)8)/3 to get desired result

answered Jun 29 '16 at 08:02

Sanjeev

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Or shorter in this case since literals are used `8d/3` – fabian Jun 29 '16 at 08:04
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Alternatively, `8./3`. – Andy Turner Jun 29 '16 at 08:04

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