Question

Convert the following common fractions to decimals. Round to three decimal places if necessary. You may use a calculator. 1/2 =

Answer 1

0.5

Explanation:

Multiply so the denominator is a power of 10.

1/2 = 5/10.

Convert the fraction into a decimal.

5/10 = 0.5.

Answer 2

For this case we have the following fraction:

`\frac {1} {2}`

We must express the fraction in decimal form. We know that dividing the unit into two equal parts gives 0.5.

So we have that the fraction in decimal form is given by:

`\frac {1} {2} = 0.5`

It is not necessary to round the result.

ANswer:

`\frac {1} {2} = 0.5`