What is 5 and 5/2 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 5/2 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5 5/2 as a decimal is
7.5

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

5 5/2: whole part, then 5 ÷ 2

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

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

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

7 + 0.5 = 7.5

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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5 5/95.5
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5 5/115.45
5 5/125.416
5 5/135.384615
5 5/155.3
5 5/165.3125
5 5/175.2941176470588235
5 5/185.27
5 5/195.263157894736842105
5 5/205.25

FAQ

What is 5 5/2 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 5/2 as a decimal is 7.5

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

To convert 5 5/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5, then add the whole part: 5 + 2.5 = 7.5.

Why is 5 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: 5 5/2 = 7.5.

What is 5 5/2 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 5/2 = 750%.