5/4 as a Decimal
The fraction 5/4 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
How to Convert 5/4 to a Decimal (Long Division)
- 1
Set up the division of the numerator by the denominator.
5 ÷ 4
- 2
4 goes into 5 1 time (1 × 4 = 4), leaving a remainder of 1. Place a decimal point after the 1.
5 ÷ 4 = 1 remainder 1
- 3
Bring down a 0 to make 10. 4 goes into 10 2 times (2 × 4 = 8), remainder 2.
10 ÷ 4 = 2, r 2
- 4
Bring down a 0 to make 20. 4 goes into 20 5 times (5 × 4 = 20), remainder 0.
20 ÷ 4 = 5, r 0
Is 5/4 a Terminating or Repeating Decimal?
5/4 is a terminating decimal: the division ends exactly at 1.25 with no repeating digits.
5/4 Rounded to Each Place
| Rounded to | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest tenth | 1.3 |
| Nearest hundredth | 1.25 |
| Nearest thousandth | 1.250 |
5/4 as a Mixed Number
Because 5 is greater than 4, 5/4 is an improper fraction. As a mixed number it is 1 1/4 — 4 goes into 5 1 time with 1/4 left over.
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Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
5 ÷ 4 = 1.25
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
1.25 × 100 = 125%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 5/4 as a decimal?
5/4 as a decimal is 1.25. You get it by dividing the numerator 5 by the denominator 4.
Is 5/4 a terminating or repeating decimal?
5/4 is a terminating decimal — it ends exactly at 1.25 with no repeating digits.
What is 5/4 as a mixed number?
5/4 as a mixed number is 1 1/4, because 4 goes into 5 1 time with 1/4 left over.
What is 5/4 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
Rounded to the nearest thousandth, 5/4 ≈ 1.250. To the nearest hundredth it is 1.25, and to the nearest tenth it is 1.3.
Is 5/4 a rational number?
Yes. 5/4 is a ratio of two integers (5 over 4), so it is a rational number — even though its decimal form terminates.