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5mm as a Fraction

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Numbers can be categorized into different types. Fraction is one of its kind. It is always represented in the form of p/q, where p is the numerator and q is the denominator. Fraction represents a whole and a fractional part. Measurements can also be represented as fractions. For example, 1/2 inch. In this context, we will learn how to express 5mm as a fraction of a centimeter.

5mm as a Fraction for Singaporean Students
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What is 5mm as a Fraction?

5mm as a fractionAnswer

 

The answer for 5mm as a fraction of a centimeter is 1/2.

 

Explanation

 

Converting millimeters to a fraction of a centimeter is straightforward. You can follow the steps mentioned below to find the answer.

 

Step 1: Understand that there are 10 millimeters in a centimeter. Therefore, 5mm is half of a centimeter.

 

Step 2: Write 5mm over 10mm to express it as a fraction of a centimeter. 5mm/10mm

 

Step 3: Simplify the fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 5. 5/10 = 1/2

 

Thus, 5mm can be written as a fraction of a centimeter as 1/2.

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Important Glossaries for 5mm as a Fraction

  • Fraction: A numerical quantity that is not a whole number, representing a part of a whole.
     
  • Millimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one thousandth of a meter.
     
  • Centimeter: A unit of length in the metric system, equal to one hundredth of a meter.
     
  • Numerator: The top part of a fraction, indicating how many parts of the whole are being considered.
     
  • Denominator: The bottom part of a fraction, showing how many parts make up a whole.
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