Convert Fraction to Decimal: Solving 5/10 Step by Step

Question

Write the following fraction as a decimal:

$\frac{5}{10}=$

00:00 Convert to decimal fraction

00:03 In a decimal fraction, take the numerator as a number

00:07 According to the denominator, move the decimal point

00:11 When the denominator equals 10, move the decimal point once to the left

00:14 And this is the solution to the question

Write the simple fraction in decimal form

$5.0$

Since the fraction is divided by 10, move the decimal point one place to the left and get:

$.5$

Complete the zero to the left of the decimal point and get:

$0.5$

0.5