1/5 as a Decimal and Percent
1/5 = 0.2 = 20%
1/5 as a decimal is 0.2.
How to convert 1/5 to a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator: 1 ÷ 5 = 0.2. With long division:
| Divide | Result digit | Remainder |
|---|---|---|
| 1 ÷ 5 | 0 | 1 |
| 10 ÷ 5 | 2 | 0 |
As a percentage
Multiply the decimal by 100: 0.2 × 100 = 20%.
1/5 in other forms
- Decimal
- 0.2
- Percent
- 20%
- Simplest form
- 1/5 (already in lowest terms)
- Reciprocal
- 5/1 = 5
- Ratio
- 1:5
Equivalent fractions
Nearby fractions
| 2/5 | 0.4 |
| 3/5 | 0.6 |
| 4/5 | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
What is 1/5 as a decimal?
1/5 = 0.2.
What is 1/5 as a percent?
1/5 = 20%.