What is 4 and 7/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 4 7/5 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 4 7/5 as a decimal is
5.4

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

4 7/5: whole part, then 7 ÷ 5

7 = 1 × 5 + 2: whole part 4 + 1 = 5, then divide the remainder 2

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
2204 × 5 + 04

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.4 ends.

5 + 0.4 = 5.4

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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4 7/55.4
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4 7/94.7
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4 7/114.63
4 7/124.583
4 7/134.538461
4 7/144.5
4 7/154.46
4 7/164.4375
4 7/194.368421052631578947
4 7/204.35

FAQ

What is 4 7/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 4 7/5 as a decimal is 5.4

How do you convert 4 7/5 to a decimal?

To convert 4 7/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 5 = 1.4, then add the whole part: 4 + 1.4 = 5.4.

Why is 4 7/5 a terminating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 4 7/5 = 5.4.

What is 4 7/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 4 7/5 = 540%.