What is 5 and 9/10 as a Decimal?
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What is 5 9/10 as a decimal?
Answer
Fraction 5 9/10 as a decimal is
5.9
Exact, terminating: denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has only 2s and 5s · 1 decimal place
5 9/10: whole part, then 9 ÷ 10
Whole part 5 stays in front; divide the fraction part:
| remainder | ×10 | = digit × 10 + new remainder | digit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 90 | 9 × 10 + 0 | 9 |
The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.9 ends.
5 + 0.9 = 5.9
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FAQ
What is 5 9/10 as a decimal?
Fraction 5 9/10 as a decimal is 5.9
How do you convert 5 9/10 to a decimal?
To convert 5 9/10 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 9 ÷ 10 = 0.9, then add the whole part: 5 + 0.9 = 5.9.
Why is 5 9/10 a terminating decimal?
In lowest terms its denominator 10 = 2 × 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends after 1 decimal place: 5 9/10 = 5.9.
What is 5 9/10 as a percent?
Multiply by 100: 5 9/10 = 590%.
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