5/12 as a decimal
5/12 as a decimal is 0.416666… (the digits 6 repeat forever), which is 0.42 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 6 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.42. In lowest terms: 5/12.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 5 by the bottom number 12.
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12 does not go into 5 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 12, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 3 steps, so the digits 6 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{5}{12} = 0.41\overline{6} \]
\[ \frac{5}{12} = 5 \div 12 \]Long division of 5 by 12
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 12 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 ÷ 12 = 4 | 2 |
| 2 | 20 | 20 ÷ 12 = 1 | 8 |
| 3 | 80 | 80 ÷ 12 = 6 | 8 |
Questions
What is 5/12 as a decimal?
5/12 as a decimal is 0.416666… (the digits 6 repeat forever), which is 0.42 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 5/12 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 12 = 2 × 2 × 3 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 6 (1 digit) repeats.
What is 5/12 as a percent?
5/12 is 41.666666…% as a percent.
How do I round 5/12 to 2 decimal places?
5/12 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.42.