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Question 595900: i need to write a decimal notation for fraction
5
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12

Answer by math-vortex(648)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi, there--
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One way to find the decimal representation for a fraction is to divide the numerator of the fraction by the denominator.
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The numerator of 5/12 is 5.
The denominator is 12.
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5 divided by 12 is approximately 0.42
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I hope this helps. Feel free to email if this explanation is unclear.
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Ms. Figgy
math.in.the.vortex@gmail.com

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