Decimal to Fraction Calculator

Convert decimal numbers to fractions in their simplest form.

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Table of Contents

1 What is a Fraction?
2 How to Convert Decimal to Fraction
3 Decimal to Fraction - Practical Examples
Definition

What is a Fraction?

A fraction represents a part of a whole number. It consists of two numbers separated by a line:

Formula:
numerator / denominator
where:
  • numerator is the number above the line
  • denominator is the number below the line
Steps

How to Convert Decimal to Fraction

To convert a decimal to a fraction:

  1. 1
    Write down the decimal divided by 1
  2. 2
    Multiply both top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point
  3. 3
    Simplify (or reduce) the fraction

For example, to convert 0.75 to a fraction:

Example:
0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4
Examples

Decimal to Fraction - Practical Examples

Example 1 Simple Decimal

Convert 0.5 to a fraction.

Result: 1/2

Example 2 Repeating Decimal

Convert 0.333... to a fraction.

Result: 1/3

Example 3 Complex Decimal

Convert 0.125 to a fraction.

Result: 1/8

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