What is 5 and 9/5 as a Decimal?

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What is 5 9/5 as a decimal?

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Fraction 5 9/5 as a decimal is
6.8

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

5 9/5: whole part, then 9 ÷ 5

9 = 1 × 5 + 4: whole part 5 + 1 = 6, then divide the remainder 4

remainder×10= digit × 5 + new remainderdigit
4408 × 5 + 08

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.8 ends.

6 + 0.8 = 6.8

See Also

Fraction to Decimal Conversion Table

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5 9/185.5
5 9/195.473684210526315789
5 9/205.45
5 9/505.18

FAQ

What is 5 9/5 as a decimal?

Fraction 5 9/5 as a decimal is 6.8

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

To convert 5 9/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 9 ÷ 5 = 1.8, then add the whole part: 5 + 1.8 = 6.8.

Why is 5 9/5 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 9/5 = 6.8.

What is 5 9/5 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 5 9/5 = 680%.