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What is 5 15/30 as a decimal

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The answer is 5.5 because it simplifies to 5 1/2. 5 = 5 and 1/2=.5 so just combine the two and you get 5.5!
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5 (15)/(30)=5 (15 / 3)/(30 / 3)=5 (5)/(10)=\boxed{5.5}
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