2/5 as a Decimal - Fraction to Decimal Calculator
Solution:
2/5 as a decimal is 0.4
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How to Convert 2/5 to Decimal
If you want to learn how we got that answer, here's the 2/5 to decimal formula:
2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
So, to convert 2/5 inch to a decimal, divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (5).
Our calculator uses this formula to convert to decimal form.
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.
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