What is 5 and 7/15 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 7/15 as a decimal?

Answer

Fraction 5 7/15 as a decimal is
5.46

≈ 5.47 to hundredths

Repeating decimal: denominator 15 = 3 × 5 has the factor 3, not 2 or 5 · the bar marks the period 6 — it repeats forever

5 7/15: whole part, then 7 ÷ 15

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

remainder×10= digit × 15 + new remainderdigit
7704 × 15 + 104
101006 × 15 + 106

Remainder 10 repeats from the 2nd digit on → 0.46.

5 + 0.46 = 5.46

See Also

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FAQ

What is 5 7/15 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 7/15 as a decimal is 5.4(6)

How do you convert 5 7/15 to a decimal?

To convert 5 7/15 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 7 ÷ 15 = 0.4(6), then add the whole part: 5 + 0.4(6) = 5.4(6).

Why is 5 7/15 a repeating decimal?

In lowest terms its denominator 15 = 3 × 5 has the prime factor 3, so the division never ends: a remainder comes back and the same digits repeat forever.

What is 5 7/15 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 7/15 ≈ 546.67%.