5/7 as a decimal
5/7 as a decimal is 0.714285… (the digits 714285 repeat forever), which is 0.71 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 714285 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.71. In lowest terms: 5/7.
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 7.
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7 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 7, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 6 steps, so the digits 714285 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{5}{7} = 0.\overline{714285} \]
\[ \frac{5}{7} = 5 \div 7 \]Long division of 5 by 7
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 7 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 ÷ 7 = 7 | 1 |
| 2 | 10 | 10 ÷ 7 = 1 | 3 |
| 3 | 30 | 30 ÷ 7 = 4 | 2 |
| 4 | 20 | 20 ÷ 7 = 2 | 6 |
| 5 | 60 | 60 ÷ 7 = 8 | 4 |
| 6 | 40 | 40 ÷ 7 = 5 | 5 |
Questions
What is 5/7 as a decimal?
5/7 as a decimal is 0.714285… (the digits 714285 repeat forever), which is 0.71 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 5/7 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 7 = 7 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 714285 (6 digits) repeats.
What is 5/7 as a percent?
5/7 is 71.428571…% as a percent.
How do I round 5/7 to 2 decimal places?
5/7 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.71.