Fraction to Decimal Calculator
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?
Divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator). For example, 3/4 becomes 3 ÷ 4, which equals 0.75.
What is a mixed number?
A mixed number consists of a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number, which equals 2.5 as a decimal.
How do you write a repeating decimal?
You can write a repeating decimal with a bar over the repeating digit, or by appending three dots at the end, or by wrapping the repeating period in brackets. For example, 1/3 can be written as 0.333... or 0.(3).
What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?
A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator. An improper fraction has a numerator equal to or larger than the denominator.
Why can't the denominator of a fraction be zero?
Division by zero is mathematically undefined because you cannot divide a whole into zero parts.
Common Fractions
| Fraction | Division | Decimal |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 | 1 ÷ 2 | 0.5 |
| 1/3 | 1 ÷ 3 | 0.3333... (0.(3)) |
| 1/4 | 1 ÷ 4 | 0.25 |
| 1/5 | 1 ÷ 5 | 0.2 |
| 2/3 | 2 ÷ 3 | 0.6666... (0.(6)) |
| 3/4 | 3 ÷ 4 | 0.75 |
| 1/8 | 1 ÷ 8 | 0.125 |