1/2 as a decimal

The topic is “1/2 as a decimal”. We'll go step by step. Here are the methods.

Fractions

First things first. What's 1/2? It's one part of two. Now, how to convert it? Keep reading.

Simple Division

The easiest method is simple division. 1 divided by 2. Use a calculator. The result? It's .5. There you go. 1/2 is .5.

Multiply By 1

Here's another method. We can multiply by 1. Not clear? Allow me to explain.

Change the denominator 2 to 10. To achieve that, multiply 2 by 5. Now, do the same for 1. You get 5/10. That is .5.

Using Place Values

This method uses place values. Look at 5/10. Here, 5 is in the tens place.

In decimals, 5 becomes in tenths place. That gives us .5. Simple, right?

Addition

This method is fun. It's an addition. Add .3 and .2. Both are decimals. They add up to .5.

Using A Decimal Grid

The last method is with a decimal grid. Draw a square. Split it into two equal parts. Shade one part. That's 1/2. Now, label it as .5.