A decimal number is defined as a number with a decimal point separating the full number and fractional parts.
Answer: 1/5 as a decimal is expressed as 0.2
Let’s do a decimal conversion for 1/5.
Explanation:
Given fraction: 1/5
Multiply the numerator and denominator by a quantity that makes the denominator a power of ten.
(1×2)/(5×2) = 2/10
Multiply the numerator and denominator by a quantity that makes the denominator a power of 10
1/5 may also be expressed as a decimal by dividing 1 by 5. As a result, 1 5 = 0.2.
