Question

What is equivalent to 2 5/9

Answer 1

2.555555 ....

Explanation:

2 5/9 is a mixed number.

Use your calculator to divide 9 into 5, to find the value of 5/9. Then add 2 to the result:

5/9 = 0.5555555 (repeating fraction)

Adding 2, we get:

2.555555 .... (repeating fraction)