What is 5.5 as a fraction?

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5.5 as a fraction is 11/2, or 5 1/2 as a mixed number in simplest form. As a percent it is 550%. On a tape measure that's the 5 1/2" mark.

Improper fraction 11/2Mixed number 5 1/2Percent 550%Before simplifying 55/10

How to convert 5.5 to a fraction

There is 1 digit after the decimal point, so the last digit is in the tenths place. Write the digits over 10.
5.5 = 55/10
Simplify by dividing top and bottom by the GCF, 5.
55/10 = 11/2
As a mixed number:
5 1/2

22/4 = 33/6 = 44/8 = 55/10 = 110/20 = 11/2. All are equivalent; 11/2 is the one in lowest terms.

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What is 5.5 as a fraction?

5.5 as a fraction is 11/2 (5 1/2 as a mixed number). Written over 10 it is 55/10, which simplifies to 11/2.

What is 5.5 as a mixed number?

5 1/2. The whole number part is 5, and the decimal part .5 equals 1/2.

What is 5.5 as a percent?

5.5 × 100 = 550%.

What is 5.5 inches as a fraction?

5 1/2 inch, which is 139.700 mm.