Question

express \\(\frac{1}{2}\\) as an equivalent decimal.
write \\(\frac{5}{10}\\) as a decimal
\\(\frac{1}{2} \times \frac{5}{5} = \frac{5}{10} = \square\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall decimal conversion of fraction

To convert a fraction with denominator 10 to a decimal, we know that the first digit after the decimal point represents tenths. So, for the fraction $\frac{5}{10}$, we can think of it as 5 tenths.

Step2: Convert $\frac{5}{10}$ to decimal

Since 5 tenths is written as 0.5 in decimal form (because the place value of the first decimal place is $\frac{1}{10}$, so 5 times $\frac{1}{10}$ is $\frac{5}{10}=0.5$). Also, we can do the division: $5\div10 = 0.5$.

Answer:

0.5