What is 5 and 3/15 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 3/15 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5 3/15 as a decimal is
5.2

Exact, terminating: 3/15 = 1/5 · denominator 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place

5 3/15: whole part, then 3 ÷ 15

Whole part 5 stays in front; divide the fraction part:

remainder×10= digit × 15 + new remainderdigit
3302 × 15 + 02

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.2 ends.

5 + 0.2 = 5.2

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FAQ

What is 5 3/15 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 3/15 as a decimal is 5.2

How do you convert 5 3/15 to a decimal?

To convert 5 3/15 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 3 ÷ 15 = 0.2, then add the whole part: 5 + 0.2 = 5.2.

Why is 5 3/15 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: 5 3/15 = 5.2.

What is 5 3/15 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 3/15 = 520%.