1/5 as a Decimal
The fraction 1/5 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
0.2
Decimal
20%
Percent
How to Convert 1/5 to a Decimal
- 1
Write the fraction: 1 divided by 5.
1 ÷ 5
- 2
Perform the division.
1 ÷ 5 = 0.2
- 3
To convert to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100.
0.2 × 100 = 20%
Conversion Table
| Fraction | Decimal | Percent |
|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 2/10 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 3/15 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 4/20 | 0.2 | 20% |
| 5/25 | 0.2 | 20% |
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0.2
Decimal
20%
Percent
Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
1 ÷ 5 = 0.2
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
0.2 × 100 = 20%
What is 1/5 as a Decimal?
To convert the fraction 1/5 to a decimal, divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (5). The result is 0.2.
Expressed as a percentage, 1/5 = 20%. This fraction is already in its simplest form.