Calculate 2 ÷ 5: Converting Division to Fraction Form

Question

What fraction results from dividing 2 by 5?

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Firstly, let's write out the division exercise:

2:5 2:5

Now, let's write it out again as a simple fraction, remembering that the numerator is on top and the denominator is on the bottom:

25 \frac{2}{5}

Answer

25 \frac{2}{5}