Convert Fraction to Decimal: Solving 5/10 Step by Step

Question

Write the following fraction as a decimal:

510= \frac{5}{10}=

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Step-by-Step Solution

Write the simple fraction in decimal form

5.0 5.0

Since the fraction is divided by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left and get:

.5 .5

Complete the zero to the left of the decimal point and get:

0.5 0.5

Answer

0.5

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Converting Decimal Fractions to Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers: Convert a fraction with a denominator of 10 to a decimal