What is the decimal equivalent of 5 divided by 4?

To convert the fraction 5/4 into a decimal, you simply perform the division of the numerator (5) by the denominator (4).

Here’s how it works:

1. Divide 5 by 4.
2. 4 goes into 5 one time, with a remainder of 1.
3. Now, add a decimal point and a zero to the remainder, making it 10.
4. 4 goes into 10 two times, with a remainder of 2.
5. Add another zero, making it 20. Again, 4 goes into 20 five times, with no remainder.

This brings us to our final answer:

5/4 as a decimal is 1.25.

So, whenever you see 5 divided by 4, you can confidently say it equals 1.25.