.2 as a Fraction

Writing .2 as a fraction requires us to multiply 0.2/1 by 10/10 which will result in 2/10. Simplifying further we get the final answer: 1/5.

What Is .2 as a Fraction?

.2 as a fraction in lowest terms is 1/5. Quick tip: to verify the answer is correct, use a calculator to divide 1 by 5 and you should get 0.2.

How to Work Out .2 as a Fraction

The simple steps below will help you convert a decimal into a fraction. In this example we’ll demonstrate how to write .2 as a simplified fraction:

1. Turn 0.2 into a fraction dividing it by 1.
   0.2 1
2. To get rid of the decimal point, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10. Why 10? .2 has one digit after the decimal point, so you need to multiply by 10¹=10.
   0.2 1

   ×

   10 10

   =

   2 10
3. Divide 2 and 10 by their Greatest Common Divisor (GCD), which in this case is 2.
   2 ÷ 2 10 ÷ 2
4. In conclusion, .2 as a fraction in simplest form is:
   1 5