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Is 0.05=1/2 correct?

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Answer:

No

Explanation:

To convert a decimal to a fraction you multiply by one hundred. Then, you write that number as a fraction over 100 and simplify. Eg 0.5×200 = 50 , 50/100 simplifies to 1/2. Therefore 0.05 as a fraction is 0.05×100 = 5, 5/100 simplified = 1/20

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