What is 5 and 6/16 as a Decimal?
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What is 5 6/16 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 5 6/16 as a decimal is
5.375
Exact, terminating: 6/16 = 3/8 · denominator 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 has only 2s and 5s · 3 decimal places
5 6/16: whole part, then 6 ÷ 16
Whole part 5 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 16 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 60 | 3 × 16 + 12 | 3 |
| 12 | 120 | 7 × 16 + 8 | 7 |
| 8 | 80 | 5 × 16 + 0 | 5 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 3 steps → 0.375 ends.
5 + 0.375 = 5.375
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FAQ
What is 5 6/16 as a decimal?
Fraction 5 6/16 as a decimal is 5.375
How do you convert 5 6/16 to a decimal?
To convert 5 6/16 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 6 ÷ 16 = 0.375, then add the whole part: 5 + 0.375 = 5.375.
Why is 5 6/16 a terminating decimal?
In lowest terms its denominator 8 = 2 × 2 × 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 3 decimal places: 5 6/16 = 5.375.
What is 5 6/16 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 5 6/16 = 537.5%.
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