What is 5 and 6/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 6/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5 6/5 as a decimal is
6.2

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

5 6/5: whole part, then 6 ÷ 5

6 = 1 × 5 + 1: whole part 5 + 1 = 6, then divide the remainder 1

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
1102 × 5 + 02

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.2 ends.

6 + 0.2 = 6.2

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FAQ

What is 5 6/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 6/5 as a decimal is 6.2

How do you convert 5 6/5 to a decimal?

To convert 5 6/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 6 ÷ 5 = 1.2, then add the whole part: 5 + 1.2 = 6.2.

Why is 5 6/5 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: 5 6/5 = 6.2.

What is 5 6/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 6/5 = 620%.