Convert Fraction to Decimal: Solving 2/10 Step by Step

Question

Write the following fraction as a decimal:

210= \frac{2}{10}=

Video Solution

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's write the simple fraction as a decimal fraction

2.0 2.0

Since the fraction divides by 10, we'll move the decimal point one place to the left and get:

.2 .2

We'll complete the zero before the decimal point and get:

0.2 0.2

Answer

0.2