Understanding 0.5 as a Fraction

The video tutorial explains how to convert the decimal 0.5 into a fraction. It begins by placing 0.5 over 1 and then multiplying by 10/10 to eliminate the decimal, resulting in the fraction 5/10. The fraction is then simplified to 1/2. The video concludes with a summary and a call to subscribe for more math and science content.

What is the first step in converting 0.5 into a fraction?

• Divide by 2

• Add 0.5 to 1

• Place it over 1

• Multiply by 100

Why do we multiply 0.5 by 10?

• To convert it into a percentage

• To make it a whole number

• To increase its value

• To eliminate the decimal

What is an alternative method to determine the multiplier for eliminating the decimal?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Count the numbers to the right of the decimal

• Count the numbers to the left of the decimal

What is the result of multiplying 0.5 by 10?

• 1

• 10

• 0.5

• 5

How do you simplify the fraction 5/10?

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 5

• Add 5 to both numerator and denominator

What is the final simplified fraction of 0.5?

• 1/2

• 5/10

• 1/3

• 2/5