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1/2 as a decimal




What is 1/2 as decimal? Let’s explore the exact steps how to convert a fraction to a decimal based on the below example

  1. Understand the Fraction: The fraction 12 means dividing 1 by 2.
  2. Set Up the Division: Position 1 as the dividend and 2 as the divisor.
  3. Perform the Division:
    • Since 1 is less than 2, you can’t divide it directly. Add a decimal point to the 1 and append a zero, turning it into 10 (in the tenths place).
    • Divide 10 by 2. The result is 5 because 2 times 5 is 10, which exactly matches the dividend.
    • Write 5 to the right of the decimal point in your answer.
  4. Finalize the Answer: Since 2 times 5 gives 10 and there is no remainder, the decimal representation of 12 is 0.5.

In this case, the conversion from the fraction 12 to a decimal is particularly straightforward, resulting in a neat 0.5 as the decimal equivalent.

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