What is 6 and 5/2 as a Decimal?

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What is 6 5/2 as a decimal?

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Fraction 6 5/2 as a decimal is
8.5

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

6 5/2: whole part, then 5 ÷ 2

5 = 2 × 2 + 1: whole part 6 + 2 = 8, then divide the remainder 1

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

The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step → 0.5 ends.

8 + 0.5 = 8.5

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6 5/28.5
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6 5/76.714285
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6 5/96.5
6 5/106.5
6 5/116.45
6 5/126.416
6 5/146.3571428
6 5/166.3125
6 5/186.27
6 5/196.263157894736842105

FAQ

What is 6 5/2 as a decimal?

Fraction 6 5/2 as a decimal is 8.5

How do you convert 6 5/2 to a decimal?

To convert 6 5/2 to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator, 5 ÷ 2 = 2.5, then add the whole part: 6 + 2.5 = 8.5.

Why is 6 5/2 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: 6 5/2 = 8.5.

What is 6 5/2 as a percent?

Multiply by 100: 6 5/2 = 850%.

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