Convert 0.5 into a fraction.


Given :

The given number is 0.5.

To do :

We have to convert the given decimal into a fraction.

Solution :

To convert a Decimal to a Fraction follow these steps

Step 1: Write down the decimal divided by 1.

Step 2: Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point. (For example, if there are two numbers after the decimal point, then use 100, if there are three then use 1000, etc.)

Step 3: Simplify (or reduce) the fraction.

Given decimal is 0.5.

$0.5 = \frac{0.5}{1}$

$\frac{0.5\times 10}{1\times 10} = \frac{5}{10} = \frac{1}{2}$

Therefore, 0.5 in fraction form is $\frac{1}{2}$.


Updated on: 10-Oct-2022

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