The fraction 2/4 can be simplified and expressed as a decimal. To convert this fraction to a decimal, we divide the numerator (2) by the denominator (4).
Performing the division:
- 2 divided by 4 equals 0.5.
In its simplest form, the fraction 2/4 reduces to 1/2. This shows that both the original fraction and its simplified form yield the same decimal value, which is 0.5.
Therefore, 2/4 as a decimal is 0.5.