Convert to a Decimal 1/2

Problem

1/2

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 1 is divided by the denominator 2

2. Perform long division or recognize that 1 divided by 2 is exactly half of a whole.

3. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 5 to create an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10

(1⋅5)/(2⋅5)=5/10

4. Convert the fraction with a denominator of 10 into its decimal equivalent by placing the decimal point one place to the left.

5/10=0.5

Final Answer

1/2=0.5

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