To find a fraction that is equivalent to 0.5, follow these steps:
1. Write 0.5 as a fraction:
- Since 0.5 is 5 tenths, it can be written as [tex]\(\frac{5}{10}\)[/tex].
2. Simplify the fraction:
- To simplify [tex]\(\frac{5}{10}\)[/tex], identify the greatest common divisor (GCD) of the numerator (5) and the denominator (10). The GCD of 5 and 10 is 5.
- Divide both the numerator and the denominator by their GCD:
[tex]\[
\frac{5 \div 5}{10 \div 5} = \frac{1}{2}
\][/tex]
So, the simplified form of the fraction [tex]\(\frac{5}{10}\)[/tex] is [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex].
Therefore, the fraction equivalent to 0.5 is [tex]\(\frac{1}{2}\)[/tex].
