Question

How do you simplify and make the fraction 5/12 into a decimal?

Answer 1

Cannot simplify
As a decimal `0.41dot6`

Explanation:

`5/12` does not cancel down so it cannot be simplified.

It does not change into an equivalent fraction that helps with the decimal part
If you multiply 12 by `8 1/3=100`

But `5 xx 8 1/3= 41 2/3` [`2/3=0.dot6`] =`41.dot6`

`(41.dot6)/100=0.41dot6`

Answer 2

Divide 5 by 12, use fraction conversion shortcuts if possible

Explanation:

5/12 is already in its simplest form. To find the decimal value, divide the fraction:

5 divided by 12 = 4.16 repeating

If you have a calculator that can convert fractions, use whatever function that does that. I have TI-84s at my school, so we press "ALPHA" "Y=" to get fraction to decimal conversion options.

Answer 3

`0.416666667`

Explanation:

In order to make `5/12` into a decimal, you take the top number or numerator, which is `5`, and take your bottom number or your denominator, which is `12`, and divide `5` by `12`. The answer will be `0.416666667`.