What is 4/9?

Understand the Problem

The question is asking for the value or meaning of the fraction 4/9, which represents a division of 4 by 9.

Answer

0.4444... or 44.44%
Answer for screen readers

The fraction ( \frac{4}{9} ) is equal to the repeating decimal 0.4444... or approximately 44.44%.

Steps to Solve

  1. Understanding the Fraction

Fractions represent parts of a whole. The fraction $\frac{4}{9}$ means 4 parts out of a total of 9 equal parts.

  1. Dividing 4 by 9 to Find Decimal Form

To convert the fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator (4) by the denominator (9).

$$\frac{4}{9} = 0.4444\ldots$$

This is a repeating decimal, often written as $0.\overline{4}$.

  1. Expressing as a Percentage

To convert $\frac{4}{9}$ to a percentage, multiply the decimal form by 100.

$$0.4444\ldots \times 100 = 44.44\ldots%$$

Thus, $\frac{4}{9}$ is approximately 44.44%.

The fraction ( \frac{4}{9} ) is equal to the repeating decimal 0.4444... or approximately 44.44%.

More Information

Fractions can be represented in different ways: as fractions, decimal numbers, or percentages. In each representation, the value remains the same.

Tips

A common mistake is to round the repeating decimal too early in calculations, which can lead to inaccuracies. Always consider if precision is needed for the specific context.

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