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
Identify the decimal places
0.5 has 1 decimal places. - 2
Multiply by the appropriate power of 10
0.5 × 101 = 5 - 3
Write as a fraction
510 - 4
Simplify the fraction
Find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 5 and 10
GCD = 5
Numerator:
5 5 = 1Denominator:
10 5 = 2 - 5
Final result
The decimal 0.5 as a fraction is:
12
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.