1. The problem is to convert the fraction $\frac{5}{2}$ into a decimal number. 2. To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). 3. Here, divide 5 by 2: $$5 \div 2$$ 4. Perform the division: 2 goes into 5 two times (2 \times 2 = 4), with a remainder of 1. 5. Add a decimal point and zero to the remainder to continue dividing: 10 divided by 2 equals 5. 6. So, the decimal equivalent of $\frac{5}{2}$ is 2.5. 7. Therefore, $\frac{5}{2} = 2.5$.