How can the decimal 0.5 be written as a fraction?

A.
1
2
B.
1
5
C.
5
100
D.
2
5
That's Correct!
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The given decimal is 0.5.

It can be written in the place value chart as follows:

Ones . Tenths
0 . 5

So, 0.5 is 5 tenths.

Now, write 5 tenths as a fraction.

5 tenths = 
5
10

Now, simplify the fraction.

5
10
=
5 ÷ 5
10 ÷ 5
=
1
2

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Key Data

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10
Grade
4
Theme
Decimals
Passing score
80%

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