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Decimal answer

5/12 as a Decimal = 0.4167...

5/12 as a decimal is 0.4167.... Divide 5 by 12 to get the answer, a repeating decimal.

Step-by-step division

1. Set up the division.

5/12 means 5 divided by 12.

2. Divide.

5 ÷ 12 = 0.4167...

3. Write the result.

5/12 as a decimal is 0.4167.... The ellipsis marks the digits that repeat forever.

Visual model

0.4167...

The filled part represents 5/12 of one whole.

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