What is 2/5 as a Decimal?

Solution:

2/5 as a decimal is 0.4

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How to Convert 2/5 to Decimal

To convert 2/5 to a decimal, you need to use the division method. Here is the formula:

2/5 = 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4

To use the division method to express 2/5 as a decimal, divide the fraction's numerator (2) by the denominator (5), which is equal to 0.4.

To convert a decimal back to a fraction, you'll need to follow a different process; learn how to express 0.4 as a fraction.

Fraction to Decimal Calculator

You can also use a fraction to decimal calculator like this to convert 2/5 to decimal form.

Fraction:

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Decimal Result:

2 / 5=0.4

Steps to Solve

Convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator:

2 / 5=2÷5=0.4

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