Question

\\(\frac{1}{10} = 0.10\\)

how can \\(\frac{2}{10}\\) be written as a decimal?
\\(\frac{2}{10} = \boxed{?}\\)

Explanation:

Step1: Recall fraction to decimal conversion

To convert a fraction with denominator 10 to a decimal, we can use the place value. The denominator 10 means the digit is in the tenths place. For $\frac{1}{10}$, it is 0.10 (or 0.1). For $\frac{2}{10}$, we consider that 2 tenths is the decimal representation.

Step2: Calculate the decimal

We know that $\frac{1}{10} = 0.1$, so for $\frac{2}{10}$, we can think of it as 2 times $\frac{1}{10}$. So $2\times\frac{1}{10}=2\times0.1 = 0.2$. Also, dividing 2 by 10: $2\div10 = 0.2$.

Answer:

0.2