To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, simply divide the numerator by the denominator. The numerator is the top part of the fraction, while the denominator is the bottom part of the fraction. Divide 1 by 2 and you should receive a decimal.
1 ÷ 2 = 0.5
As a result, the decimal equivalent of [tex] \frac{1}{2} [/tex] is 0.5.
