What is 5 and 9/2 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 9/2 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5 9/2 as a decimal is
9.5

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

5 9/2: whole part, then 9 ÷ 2

9 = 4 × 2 + 1: whole part 5 + 4 = 9, then divide the remainder 1

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

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

9 + 0.5 = 9.5

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Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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5 9/505.18

FAQ

What is 5 9/2 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 9/2 as a decimal is 9.5

How do you convert 5 9/2 to a decimal?

To convert 5 9/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 9 ÷ 2 = 4.5, then add the whole part: 5 + 4.5 = 9.5.

Why is 5 9/2 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 9/2 = 9.5.

What is 5 9/2 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 9/2 = 950%.