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What is 5/6?

.8
.8444
.8333
.825
.875

Explanation

Answer: 5/6 is equal to .8333. The 3s repeat forever.

Key Takeaway: Memorize 1/6 and 5/6 to speed your calculations up (trust me, it's worth it).

1/6 = .166666
5/6 = .833333

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