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. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.2 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.2 × 101 = 2
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    2
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 2 and 10

    GCD = 2

    Numerator:

    2 2 = 1

    Denominator:

    10 2 = 5
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.2 as a fraction is:

    1
    5
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.
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