2/5 as a Decimal
The fraction 2/5 converted to a decimal, with a step-by-step solution.
How to Convert 2/5 to a Decimal (Long Division)
- 1
Set up the division of the numerator by the denominator.
2 ÷ 5
- 2
5 does not go into 2, so the whole-number part is 0. Write "0." and continue with a remainder of 2.
0 . …
- 3
Bring down a 0 to make 20. 5 goes into 20 4 times (4 × 5 = 20), remainder 0.
20 ÷ 5 = 4, r 0
Is 2/5 a Terminating or Repeating Decimal?
2/5 is a terminating decimal: the division ends exactly at 0.4 with no repeating digits.
2/5 Rounded to Each Place
| Rounded to | Value |
|---|---|
| Nearest tenth | 0.4 |
| Nearest hundredth | 0.40 |
| Nearest thousandth | 0.400 |
2/5 as a Mixed Number
2/5 is a proper fraction (the numerator is smaller than the denominator), so it is less than 1 and has no whole-number part — its value is just 0.4.
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Step-by-Step Solution
- 1
Divide the numerator by the denominator.
2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
- 2
Multiply by 100 to get the percentage.
0.4 × 100 = 40%
Frequently Asked Questions
What is 2/5 as a decimal?
2/5 as a decimal is 0.4. You get it by dividing the numerator 2 by the denominator 5.
Is 2/5 a terminating or repeating decimal?
2/5 is a terminating decimal — it ends exactly at 0.4 with no repeating digits.
What is 2/5 rounded to the nearest thousandth?
Rounded to the nearest thousandth, 2/5 ≈ 0.400. To the nearest hundredth it is 0.40, and to the nearest tenth it is 0.4.
Is 2/5 a rational number?
Yes. 2/5 is a ratio of two integers (2 over 5), so it is a rational number — even though its decimal form terminates.