How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 7/8 = 7 ÷ 8 = 0.875.

What is a repeating decimal?

A repeating decimal has digits that repeat infinitely, like 1/3 = 0.333… These are often written with a bar over the repeating digits.

Yes. Every fraction can be expressed as either a terminating decimal (like 1/4 = 0.25) or a repeating decimal (like 1/6 = 0.1666…).

Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction first. For example, 2 3/4 → 11/4 → 2.75.

Convert any fraction to its decimal equivalent instantly. Enter the numerator and denominator to see both exact and rounded results.

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Step 1: Enter the numerator (top number).

Step 2: Enter the denominator (bottom number).

The result shows the decimal value. For repeating decimals, a rounded version is also shown.

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 3/4 = 0.75.

Some fractions produce repeating decimals (e.g. 1/3 = 0.333…). In these cases, the result is displayed rounded to several decimal places.

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