What is 1/5 as a decimal?

Hey there, curious minds! Here, fractions meet decimals. We teach you how to turn 1/5 into a decimal, uncovering the magic behind this transformation. Get ready to explore a whole new dimension of numbers!

Answer: 1/5 as a decimal is 0.2

Division Method: Convert 1/5 to decimal

Step 1:

Write down the fraction: 1/5

Step 2:

Divide the 1 by the 5 using long division: 0.2

Step 3:

Continue the long division process until you either get a repeating decimal or the division ends.

Number and Quantity (HSN-Q) Common Core Standards and Grades

• Grade 6 Ratios and Proportional Relationships (6.RP)
• Grade 7 Ratios and Proportional Relationships (7.RP)
• Grade 8 The Number System (8.NS)
• High School Functions (HSF)