How do you write 2/5 in fraction?

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Geoff K.
Nov 23, 2016

2/525 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)bar2.002÷5⇔5)¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2.00

"    "0.4    0.4
5)bar2.005)¯¯¯¯¯¯¯2.00
"    "20    20
"    "bar"    "    ¯¯¯¯    
"      "0      0

2/525 in decimal form is 0.40.4, or 40%40%. (Example: scoring 2 out of 5 on a quiz is a score of 40%.)

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