Predict the decimal for 5/9. Divide to check your prediction, and describe the results.

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To predict the decimal for 5/9, we divide the numerator (5) by the denominator (9).

5 divided by 9 is approximately 0.5555555555556.

To check this prediction, we perform the division 5 ÷ 9.

When dividing 5 by 9, the quotient is 0.5555555555556. This means that 5 divided by 9 is approximately 0.5555555555556.

The result verifies our prediction that the decimal for 5/9 is 0.5555555555556.