2/5 as a Decimal

Learn how to convert the fraction 2/5 to a decimal number.

Answer:

2/5 = 0.4

The fraction 2/5 equals 0.4 as a decimal.

How to Convert 2/5 to a Decimal

Converting a fraction to a decimal is simple: divide the numerator by the denominator.

Step 1

Set up the division

To convert 2/5 to a decimal, we need to divide 2 by 5.

2 ÷ 5
Step 2

Perform the division

Divide 2 by 5:

2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
Final Answer: 2/5 = 0.4

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