0.5 as a Fraction
The decimal 0.5 written as a fraction in simplest form.
0.5 as a fraction
1/2
= 50% as a percentage
How it works
- Write 0.5 over a power of 10: 5/10
- Divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor to reduce it to 1/2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 0.5 as a fraction?+
0.5 as a fraction is 1/2 in simplest form.
How do you convert 0.5 to a fraction?+
Write the decimal over a power of 10 — 0.5 = 5/10 — then divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor to reduce it to 1/2.