50% as a Fraction and a Decimal
Convert 50% to a fraction in simplest form and to a decimal.
50% as a fraction
1/2
50% as a decimal
0.5
How it works
“Percent” means “out of 100”, so 50% is 50/100.
- As a fraction: 50/100 = 50/100 = 1/2 after dividing by the greatest common factor.
- As a decimal: 50 ÷ 100 = 0.5.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 50% as a fraction?+
50% as a fraction is 1/2 in simplest form. A percent means "out of 100", so 50% = 50/100, which reduces to 1/2.
What is 50% as a decimal?+
50% as a decimal is 0.5. To convert a percent to a decimal, divide by 100 (move the decimal point two places left).