Fraction to Decimal Calculator

Convert fractions to decimal numbers with precision.

Calculator

Enter Your Fraction

Enter the numerator (top number)

Enter the denominator (bottom number)

Table of Contents

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

What is a Decimal?

A decimal is a number that uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example:

Example:
3.14
where:
  • 3 is the whole number part
  • 14 is the fractional part
Steps

How to Convert Fraction to Decimal

To convert a fraction to a decimal:

  1. 1
    Divide the numerator by the denominator
  2. 2
    If the division doesn't end, round to the desired number of decimal places

For example, to convert 3/4 to a decimal:

Example:
3 ÷ 4 = 0.75
Examples

Fraction to Decimal - Practical Examples

Example 1 Simple Fraction

Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

Result: 0.5

Example 2 Repeating Decimal

Convert 1/3 to a decimal.

Result: 0.333...

Example 3 Complex Fraction

Convert 5/8 to a decimal.

Result: 0.625

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