0.5 as a Fraction
0.5 = 1/2
0.5 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/2.
Step by step
- 0.5 has 1 decimal place, so write it over 10: 5/10.
- Find the greatest common divisor of 5 and 10: 5.
- Divide the top and bottom by 5: 5 ÷ 5 = 1, 10 ÷ 5 = 2.
- So 0.5 = 1/2.
Details
- Fraction
- 1/2
- Percent
- 50%
- Nearest 1/16 (tape measure)
- 1/2
- Reciprocal
- 2/1 ≈ 2
How it works
To turn a decimal into a fraction, count the digits after the decimal point, write the digits over 10, 100, 1,000 and so on, then simplify by dividing the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor. A decimal that ends (terminates) always converts to an exact fraction; a decimal that repeats forever, such as 0.333…, equals a fraction like 1/3.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 0.5 as a fraction?
0.5 is 1/2 in simplest form.
How do you convert 0.5 to a fraction?
Write 0.5 as 5/10, then divide the top and bottom by 5 to get 1/2.
What is 0.5 as a percentage?
0.5 × 100 = 50%.
Is 1/2 in simplest form?
Yes — 1 and 2 have no common factor other than 1.