2.5 as a Fraction
The decimal 2.5 written as a fraction in simplest form.
2.5 as a fraction
5/2
= 2 1/2 as a mixed number · 250% as a percentage
How it works
- Write 2.5 over a power of 10: 25/10
- Divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor to reduce it to 5/2
- As a mixed number: 2 1/2
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2.5 as a fraction?+
2.5 as a fraction is 5/2 in simplest form. As a mixed number that is 2 1/2.
How do you convert 2.5 to a fraction?+
Write the decimal over a power of 10 — 2.5 = 25/10 — then divide the top and bottom by their greatest common factor to reduce it to 5/2.