How can the decimal 0.2 be written as a fraction?

A.
2
5
B.
1
5
C.
1
10
D.
2
100
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The given decimal is 0.2.

It can be written in the place value chart as follows:

Ones . Tenths
0 . 2

So, 0.2 is 2 tenths.

Now, write 2 tenths as a fraction.

2 tenths = 
2
10

Now, simplify the fraction.

2
10
=
2 ÷ 2
10 ÷ 2
=
1
5

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10
Grade
4
Theme
Decimals
Passing score
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