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Fraction to Decimal Converter

Convert any fraction to its decimal form instantly. Enter a numerator and denominator to see the result, the step-by-step division, and whether the decimal terminates or repeats. Works for proper fractions, improper fractions, and large numbers.

Quick Tips

  • To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator
  • Some fractions convert to terminating decimals (like 1/2 = 0.5)
  • Others convert to repeating decimals (like 1/3 = 0.333...)
  • To convert a decimal to a fraction, write it as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply by 10 for each decimal place
  • Use the share button to save and share your conversions with others
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Common Fraction to Decimal Conversions

Fraction Decimal Type
1/20.5Terminating
1/30.333…Repeating
1/40.25Terminating
1/50.2Terminating
1/60.1666…Repeating
1/80.125Terminating
1/100.1Terminating
2/30.6666…Repeating
3/40.75Terminating
3/80.375Terminating
5/80.625Terminating
7/80.875Terminating

Understanding Fraction to Decimal Conversion

Fraction to Decimal

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Divide the numerator by the denominator
  2. If the division doesn't end evenly, you'll get a repeating decimal
  3. For example: 1/2 = 0.5 (terminating) or 1/3 = 0.333... (repeating)

Pro Tip:

A fraction will have a terminating decimal if its denominator (after simplifying) has no prime factors other than 2 and 5.

Decimal to Fraction

To convert a decimal to a fraction, follow these steps:

Step-by-Step Guide:

  1. Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1
  2. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point
  3. Simplify the resulting fraction

Pro Tip:

For repeating decimals, you'll need a more advanced method to convert to a fraction. Our converter handles this automatically!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about converting fractions to decimals

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 3/4: divide 3 by 4 to get 0.75. If the division ends cleanly, it's a terminating decimal. If it repeats, it's a repeating decimal (like 1/3 = 0.333...).

A terminating decimal ends after a finite number of digits (e.g., 1/2 = 0.5, 1/4 = 0.25). A repeating decimal has one or more digits that repeat forever (e.g., 1/3 = 0.333..., 1/6 = 0.1666...). A fraction produces a terminating decimal when its denominator — after simplifying — has no prime factors other than 2 and 5.

For a terminating decimal like 0.75: write it as 75/100, then simplify by dividing both by their GCD (25) to get 3/4. For a repeating decimal like 0.333...: set x = 0.333..., multiply by 10 to get 10x = 3.333..., subtract to get 9x = 3, so x = 3/9 = 1/3.

The most useful ones to memorize: 1/2 = 0.5, 1/3 = 0.333..., 1/4 = 0.25, 3/4 = 0.75, 1/5 = 0.2, 1/8 = 0.125, 1/10 = 0.1, 2/3 = 0.666..., 5/8 = 0.625, 7/8 = 0.875.