2/5 as a decimal
2/5 as a decimal is 0.4.
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Change either number to try your own. Rounded to 2 places: 0.40. In lowest terms: 2/5.
See the full steps for these numbersHow to work it out
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A fraction is a division. Divide the top number 2 by the bottom number 5.
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5 does not go into 2 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 5, 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
\[ \frac{2}{5} = 0.4 \]
\[ \frac{2}{5} = 2 \div 5 \]Long division of 2 by 5
| Step | Remainder × 10 | Divide by 5 | Remainder left |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 20 ÷ 5 = 4 | 0 |
Questions
What is 2/5 as a decimal?
2/5 as a decimal is 0.4.
Is 2/5 a terminating or a repeating decimal?
It terminates. The bottom number 5 = 5 has no prime factors other than 2 and 5, so the division ends.
What is 2/5 as a percent?
2/5 is 40% as a percent.
How do I round 2/5 to 2 decimal places?
2/5 rounded to 2 decimal places is 0.40.