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5/9 as a Decimal

5/9 = 0.(5). Fraction: 5/9; Percent: 55.(5)%.

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Enter a fraction (a whole-number part is optional).

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.(5)
Fraction
5/9
Percent
55.(5)%

5/9 = 0.(5).

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

How to write 5/9 as a decimal

Divide the numerator by the denominator (a remainder that comes back means the digits repeat)
  • Fraction: 5/9
  • Percent: 55.(5)%

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