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5/6 as a Decimal

5/6 = 0.8(3). Fraction: 5/6; Percent: 83.(3)%.

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About numeratorThe top number.
About denominatorThe bottom number (not 0).
About whole numberThe whole-number part (leave blank for a plain fraction).
Result
As a decimal
0.8(3)
Fraction
5/6
Percent
83.(3)%

5/6 = 0.8(3).

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  1. Divide the numerator by the denominator (a remainder that comes back means the digits repeat)

How to write 5/6 as a decimal

Divide the numerator by the denominator (a remainder that comes back means the digits repeat)
  • Fraction: 5/6
  • Percent: 83.(3)%

Related values

FractionDecimal
1/60.1(6)
2/60.(3)
3/60.5
4/60.(6)
5/60.8(3)

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