What is 3 and 5/2 as a Decimal?

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What is 3 5/2 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 3 5/2 as a decimal is
5.5

Exact, terminating: denominator 2 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

3 5/2: whole part, then 5 ÷ 2

5 = 2 × 2 + 1: whole part 3 + 2 = 5, then divide the remainder 1

remainder×10= digit × 2 + new remainderdigit
1105 × 2 + 05

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

5 + 0.5 = 5.5

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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3 5/25.5
3 5/63.83
3 5/73.714285
3 5/83.625
3 5/93.5
3 5/103.5
3 5/113.45
3 5/123.416
3 5/133.384615
3 5/143.3571428
3 5/163.3125
3 5/173.2941176470588235
3 5/183.27
3 5/203.25

FAQ

What is 3 5/2 as a decimal?

Fraction 3 5/2 as a decimal is 5.5

How do you convert 3 5/2 to a decimal?

To convert 3 5/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5, then add the whole part: 3 + 2.5 = 5.5.

Why is 3 5/2 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 3 5/2 = 5.5.

What is 3 5/2 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 3 5/2 = 550%.