Convert to a Simplified Fraction 0.2

Problem

0.2

Solution

1. Identify the place value of the decimal. The digit 2 is in the tenths place.

2. Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10

0.2=2/10

3. Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2

(2÷2)/(10÷2)=1/5

Final Answer

0.2=1/5

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