Question

Why is the fraction of 0.5 2/5? Thanks

Answer 1

`9/10`

Explanation:

To convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction, follow these steps:
`1)`Multiply the whole number part by the fraction's denominator.
`2)`Add that to the numerator.
`3)`Then write the result on top of the denominator.

So you in your question `0.5 2/5`
Multiply the whole part that is `.5` with denominator that is `5`

So it will be
`0.5*5=2.5`

Then add this figure to the numerator
That is `2`
So it will be
`2.5+2=4.5`
This is the figure you will write on the numerator
Thus it will be
`4.5/5`
To remove decimal from numerator multiply both numerator and denominator this 10 as follows

`4.5/5*10/10`

That is `45/50`

Simplify it It by dividing by `5`

So the answer will be `9/10`