Converting fractions to decimals

To convert a fraction to a decimal, you divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

You can do this using any method you like - such as short division, long division, or just a calculator (and then formatting your answer as a decimal).

Example conversions

Convert \frac{3}{4} to a decimal

3 \div 4 = 0.75
Answer: 0.75

Convert \frac{2}{5} to a decimal

2 \div 5 = 0.4
Answer: 0.4

Convert \frac{7}{8} to a decimal

7 \div 8 = 0.875
Answer: 0.875

Convert \frac{1}{3} to a decimal

1 \div 3 = 0.3333... (repeating)
Answer: 0.3333...

Convert \frac{5}{6} to a decimal

1 \div 6 = 0.8333... (repeating)
Answer: 0.8333...

Convert \frac{9}{2} to a decimal

9 \div 2 = 4.5
Answer: 4.5

flashcards

Question	Answer
How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?	Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
What is \frac{3}{4} as a decimal?	0.75
What is \frac{2}{5} as a decimal?	0.4
What is \frac{7}{8} as a decimal?	0.875
What is \frac{1}{3} as a decimal?	0.3333... (repeating)
What is \frac{5}{6} as a decimal?	0.8333... (repeating)
What is \frac{9}{2} as a decimal?	4.5
What operation converts a fraction to a decimal?	Division of numerator by denominator.
How do you express \frac{5}{6} as a decimal?	0.8333... (repeating)