SOLUTION: what is 1 3/5 in decimal form?

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Question 256496: what is 1 3/5 in decimal form?
Found 2 solutions by Edwin McCravy, richwmiller:
Answer by Edwin McCravy(20055) About Me  (Show Source):
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1%263%2F5

Divide the denominator into the numerator:

   .6
5)3.0
  3 0
    0 

Put that decimal value .6 after the 1

and get 1.6

Edwin

Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3/5=6/10=.6
1 3/5=1.6