5 and 5 over 6 percent as a decimal and fraction
To convert 5 and 5/6 percent to a decimal, we need to divide the percentage value by 100.
5 percent = 5/100 = 0.05
Now, we convert the fraction 5/6 to a decimal. We divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (6).
5 ÷ 6 = 0.8333
Adding the decimal values together:
0.05 + 0.8333 = 0.8833
Therefore, 5 and 5/6 percent as a decimal is approximately 0.8833.
To represent 5 and 5/6 percent as a fraction, we first need to convert the whole number part to a fraction.
5 = 5/1
Next, we need to find a common denominator for 1 and 6. The least common multiple (LCM) of 1 and 6 is 6, so we'll convert the fractions to have a denominator of 6.
5/1 = 30/6
Now, we add the fraction part:
30/6 + 5/6 = 35/6
Therefore, 5 and 5/6 percent as a fraction is 35/6.