0.2 as a Fraction
Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.2 to a fraction.
Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.2
1
5
Step-by-Step Solution:
- 1
Identify the decimal places
0.2 has 1 decimal places. - 2
Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
0.2 × 101 = 2 - 3
Write as a fraction
210 - 4
Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 10
GCD = 2
Numerator:
2 2 = 1Denominator:
10 2 = 5 - 5
Final result
The decimal 0.2 as a fraction is:
15
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.2
Fraction Form:1/5
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.2
Simplified By:GCD of 2
Percentage:20.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.2
Practical applications of this decimal value
- 0.2 is less than a quarter (0.25) of a whole unit.
- In cooking, 0.2 cups might be used for small amounts of ingredients.
- In decimal form, 0.2 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1/5 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.