5/9 as a decimal
5/9 as a decimal is 0.555555… (the digits 5 repeat forever), which is 0.56 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Change either number to try your own. The digits 5 repeat. Rounded to 2 places: 0.56. In lowest terms: 5/9.
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 9.
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9 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 9, and write the digit. A remainder comes back after 1 step, so the digits 5 repeat forever.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{5}{9} = 0.\overline{5} \]
\[ \frac{5}{9} = 5 \div 9 \]Long division of 5 by 9
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 9 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 50 | 50 ÷ 9 = 5 | 5 |
Questions
What is 5/9 as a decimal?
5/9 as a decimal is 0.555555… (the digits 5 repeat forever), which is 0.56 rounded to 2 decimal places.
Is 5/9 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It repeats. The bottom number 9 = 3 × 3 has a prime factor other than 2 and 5, so the division never ends and the block 5 (1 digit) repeats.
What is 5/9 as a percent?
5/9 is 55.555555…% as a percent.
How do I round 5/9 to 2 decimal places?
5/9 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.56.