Converting 1/2 into a Decimal

Converting a fraction like 1/2 into a decimal is quite simple. In this case, you just need to divide the numerator (1) by the denominator (2).

The division looks like this in equation form:

[ \frac{1}{2} = 0.5 ]

So, the decimal representation of 1/2 is 0.5. This is a fundamental concept in mathematics and lays the groundwork for understanding more complex operations involving fractions and decimals.