How do you write 2/5 in fraction?

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Geoff K.
Nov 23, 2016

#2/5# is already a fraction. It represents having 2 pieces out of a possible 5.

Explanation:

If, by chance, you are seeking the decimal representation of this fraction, you can convert easily by simply dividing 5 into 2:

#2-:5<=>5)bar2.00#

#"    "0.4#
#5)bar2.00#
#"    "20#
#"    "bar"    "#
#"      "0#

#2/5# in decimal form is #0.4#, or #40%#. (Example: scoring 2 out of 5 on a quiz is a score of 40%.)

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