Convert 5 to a ratio (decimal 5 as a ratio)

5 as a ratio

Here we will show you how to convert the decimal number 5 to a ratio. In other words, we are going to convert the decimal number 5 to the a:b ratio format. The steps to converting the decimal number 5 to a ratio are as follows:

Step 1) Convert the decimal number to a fraction by making 5 the numerator and 1 the denominator, like this:

5 =

		5
		1

Step 2) Multiply the numerator and denominator by 1 to eliminate the decimal point.

		5 × 1
		1 × 1

		5
		1

Step 3) Simplify the fraction in the previous step by dividing the numerator and the denominator by the greatest common factor (GCF) of 5 and 1. (The GCF of 5 and 1 is 1.)

		5 ÷ 1
		1 ÷ 1

		5
		1

Step 4) Convert the fraction in the previous step to a ratio by replacing the divider line with a colon like this:

		5
		1

= 5:1

That's all there is to it. Now you know 5 as a ratio. Once again, below is the answer to the decimal number 5 converted to a ratio:

5:1

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