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