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What is 2/5 as a Decimal and Percentage?

Decimal Representation
0.4
2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
Percentage Form
40%
(2 ÷ 5) × 100

How to Convert 2/5 to Decimal

  1. Identify Numerator and Denominator: In the fraction 2/5, the numerator (top number) is 2 and the denominator (bottom number) is 5.
  2. Perform Division: Divide the numerator by the denominator: 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4.
  3. Convert to Percentage: Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.4 × 100 = 40%.
\[ \frac{2}{5} = 2 \div 5 = 0.4 = 40% \]

Table of Fractions with Denominator 5

Fraction Decimal Value Percentage
1/5 0.2 20%
2/5 0.4 40%
3/5 0.6 60%
4/5 0.8 80%
5/5 1 100%

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Frequently Asked Questions

A fraction in simplest form has a terminating decimal if and only if the prime factors of the denominator are only 2 and/or 5. In this case, 2/5 = 0.4.

The fraction 2/5 is already in its simplest irreducible form.