Sure, let's convert the fraction [tex]\(\frac{2}{5}\)[/tex] into a decimal step-by-step.
1. Identify the Fraction Components:
- The numerator (top number) is: 2
- The denominator (bottom number) is: 5
2. Understand the Operation:
- To convert a fraction to a decimal, we need to perform the division of the numerator by the denominator.
3. Perform the Division:
- Divide 2 by 5.
```
2 ÷ 5 = 0.4
```
4. Result:
- The decimal representation of the fraction [tex]\(\frac{2}{5}\)[/tex] is 0.4.
So, [tex]\(\frac{2}{5} = 0.4\)[/tex].
