What is 9/16 as a decimal?

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    Answer: 9/16 as a decimal is 0.5625

    A decimal is a whole number component with a fractional element. The entire and partially whole quantities may be numerically represented by decimal numbers, which sit between integers.

    There are two ways to turn “9/16” into a decimal.

    Explanation: 

    First Method: Division

    Simply dividing 9 by 16 will allow you to convert the fraction 9/16 into a decimal. There will be a result of 0.5625 for you.

    Second Method: Raising the Denominator to the Power of 10

    • Step 1: Choose a number (for example, 5) in such a way that the product of that number and the denominator (16) comes out to be a power of ten.
    • Step 2: Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 5 to get an equal fraction. You’ll get 9/16 x 5/5 as a result. Next, we multiply 9 x 5 and 16 x 5 to get 45/80 or 0.5625.

    FAQ on Converting Fractions

    What is 5/8 as a decimal?

    5/8 as a decimal is 0.625.

    What is 3/4 as a decimal?

    3/4 as a decimal is 0.75.

    What is 7/8 as a decimal?

    7/8 as a decimal is 0.875.

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