How do you convert 2.5 into a fraction?

Answer 1

Start by considering the decimal part of 2.5

.5 is really the same as 5 tenths or 5/10, which can then be reduced to 1/2

Putting the whole part together with the fraction part to create a mixed numeral gives 2 (+) 1/2

You can also write 2.5 as an improper fraction which is 5/2