What is 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 = 1/2 in simplest form. As a percent it is 50%. On a ruler that's the 1/2" mark.

How to convert 0.5 to a fraction

  1. There is 1 digit after the decimal point, so the last digit is in the tenths place. Write the digits over 10.
    0.5 = 5/10
  2. Simplify by dividing top and bottom by the GCF, 5.
    5/10 = 1/2

Fractions equal to 1/2

2/4 = 3/6 = 4/8 = 5/10 = 10/20 = 1/2. All are equivalent; 1/2 is the one in lowest terms.

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Questions people ask

What is 0.5 as a fraction?

0.5 as a fraction is 1/2. Written over 10 it is 5/10, which simplifies to 1/2.

What is 0.5 as a percent?

0.5 × 100 = 50%.