Pre-Algebra Examples

Convert to a Decimal (5.5%)÷8.5
Step 1
Convert the percentage to a fraction by placing the expression over . Percentage means 'out of '.
Step 2
Convert the decimal number to a fraction by shifting the decimal point in both the numerator and denominator. Since there is number to the right of the decimal point, move the decimal point place to the right.
Step 3
Reduce the fraction.
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Step 3.1
Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.
Step 3.2
Cancel the common factor of .
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Step 3.2.1
Factor out of .
Step 3.2.2
Factor out of .
Step 3.2.3
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.2.4
Rewrite the expression.
Step 3.3
Multiply by .
Step 3.4
Multiply by .
Step 3.5
Cancel the common factor of and .
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Step 3.5.1
Rewrite as .
Step 3.5.2
Cancel the common factors.
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Step 3.5.2.1
Rewrite as .
Step 3.5.2.2
Cancel the common factor.
Step 3.5.2.3
Rewrite the expression.
Step 4
Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.