1/2 as a decimal
1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.50. In lowest terms: 1/2.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 1 by the bottom number 2.
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2 does not go into 1 even once, so the whole part is 0 and we carry on after the decimal point.
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Long division: bring down a zero each time (multiply the remainder by 10), divide by 2, and write the digit. The remainder reaches 0 after 1 step, so the decimal ends.
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The result is
LaTeX source of the formulas on this page
\[ \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 \]
\[ \frac{1}{2} = 1 \div 2 \]Long division of 1 by 2
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 2 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 10 ÷ 2 = 5 | 0 |
Questions
What is 1/2 as a decimal?
1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.
Is 1/2 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 2 = 2 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 1/2 as a percent?
1/2 is 50% as a percent.
How do I round 1/2 to 2 decimal places?
1/2 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.50.