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Decimal answer

5/9 as a Decimal = 0.5556...

5/9 as a decimal is 0.5556.... Divide 5 by 9 to get the answer, a repeating decimal.

Step-by-step division

1. Set up the division.

5/9 means 5 divided by 9.

2. Divide.

5 ÷ 9 = 0.5556...

3. Write the result.

5/9 as a decimal is 0.5556.... The ellipsis marks the digits that repeat forever.

Visual model

0.5556...

The filled part represents 5/9 of one whole.

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