0.5 as a Fraction

Step-by-step explanation of how to convert 0.5 to a fraction.

Result
The decimal converted to a fraction
0.5
1
2

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. 1

    Identify the decimal places

    0.5 has 1 decimal places.
  2. 2

    Multiply by the appropriate power of 10

    0.5 × 101 = 5
  3. 3

    Write as a fraction

    5
    10
  4. 4

    Simplify the fraction

    Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5 and 10

    GCD = 5

    Numerator:

    5 5 = 1

    Denominator:

    10 5 = 2
  5. 5

    Final result

    The decimal 0.5 as a fraction is:

    1
    2
Decimal Properties
Information about this decimal number
Decimal Value:0.5
Fraction Form:1/2
Decimal Places:1
Whole Number Part:0
Decimal Part:0.5
Simplified By:GCD of 5
Percentage:50.00%
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Real-World Examples of 0.5
Practical applications of this decimal value
  • 0.5 represents exactly one half or 50% of a whole.
  • In measurements, 0.5 meters is half a meter or 50 centimeters.
  • In decimal form, 0.5 can be used directly in calculations, while its fraction form 1/2 is often more precise for certain mathematical operations.
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