The Lesson
A fraction can be converted to a decimal.How to Convert a Fraction to a Decimal
Converting a fraction to a decimal is easy. Divide the top number of the fraction by the bottom number of the fraction.Question
What is 1⁄5 as a decimal?Step-by-Step:
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Divide the top number (called the numerator) of the fraction (1) by the bottom number (called the denominator) of the fraction (5).
1 ÷ 5 = 0.2
Answer:
1⁄5 converted to a decimal is 0.2.Interactive Widget
Here is an interactive widget to help you learn about converting fractions to decimals.What Is a Fraction?
Fractions consist of a numerator and a denominator.The denominator tells you how many equal parts the whole is divided into, and the numerator tells you how many of these parts there are.