How do you write 5/9 as a decimal? Algebra Linear Equations Conversion of Decimals, Fractions, and Percent 1 Answer Fabio Mar 24, 2018 #5/9=bar.5# Note that the #.5# repeats forever. This is usually shown by putting a bar over the number or numbers that repeat forever in decimal. Explanation: #5/9=bar.5# Answer link Related questions What is a percent? How are percents, decimals, and fractions related? How do you convert percents to decimals and decimals to percents? How do you change fractions to a decimal and a percent? How do you express #\frac{3}{5}# as a percent? How do you express 75% as a reduced fraction? What is #1 2/3# written as a decimal and a percent? How do you convert 87.5% as a fraction and a decimal? What is 5% of 10%? What would be the result of dividing the diameter of a circle into 8 equal parts (expressed as a... See all questions in Conversion of Decimals, Fractions, and Percent Impact of this question 30799 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License