5/9 in decimal form

Understand the Problem

The question is asking us to convert the fraction 5/9 into its decimal equivalent. This involves dividing 5 by 9 to obtain a decimal representation.

Answer

$0.\overline{5}$
Answer for screen readers

The final answer is $0.\overline{5}$

Steps to Solve

  1. Set up the division of the fraction

The fraction $\frac{5}{9}$ means you need to divide 5 by 9.

  1. Perform the division

Divide 5 by 9 using long division.

$$
5 \div 9 = 0.5555\ldots
$$
Notice that the digit 5 repeats. This can be expressed as $0.\overline{5}$.
  1. Express the final answer

Write the repeating decimal form of the answer:

$$
\frac{5}{9} = 0.\overline{5}
$$

The final answer is $0.\overline{5}$

More Information

The repeating decimal 0.5555... continues indefinitely and is often written as $0.\overline{5}$, where the bar notation indicates that 5 repeats infinitely.

Tips

Long division can sometimes be tricky. Make sure to write down all steps and keep track of repeating patterns in the decimal.

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