Convert to a Decimal 1/5

Problem

1/5

Solution

1. Identify the fraction as a division problem where the numerator 1 is divided by the denominator 5

2. Set up long division or find an equivalent fraction with a denominator that is a power of 10

3. Multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 2 to create a denominator of 10

(1⋅2)/(5⋅2)=2/10

4. Convert the fraction 2/10 to decimal form by placing the digit 2 in the tenths place.

2/10=0.2

Final Answer

1/5=0.2

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