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Welcome to our Convert Fractions to Decimal support page.
Here you will find information and support about how to convert a fraction into a decimal.
We have several worked examples as well as a link to our fraction to decimal calculator and a practice sheet.
Our fraction to decimal calculator will convert any fractions to a decimal and you can choose what degree of accuracy you wish.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, you need to understand that the fraction sign — and the division sign ÷ are actually the same!
So in other words: \[ \; = \; a ÷ b \]
If you use a calculator, it is quite easy to convert a fraction into a decimal. If you do not have a calculator, you can still convert a fraction into a decimal using long (or short) division.
We calculate 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375
We calculate 9 ÷ 20 = 0.45
This gives us: \[ < 9 \over 20 >\; = \; 0.45 \]
We calculate 1 ÷ 5 = 0.2
This gives us: \[ 4 < 1 \over 5 >\; = \; 4 + 0.2 \; = \; 4.2 \]
We calculate 13 ÷ 4 = 3.25
This gives us: \[ < 13 \over 4 >\; = \; 3.25 \]
If you would like to a printable version of this support sheet in a little more detail, please print out the support sheet below which also contains a short practice exercise on converting fractions to decimals.
Here you will find some simple information and advice about how to convert a decimal to a fraction. Before you learn how to do this, you should also know about simplifying fractions.
You will also find a printable resource sheet and some practice sheets which will help you understand and practice this math skill.
Looking to convert between fractions, decimals and percentages?
We have a wide range of worksheets to meet your needs!
We have a simplify fraction calculator which will convert any fraction into its simplest form.
The calculator will also show you detailed working out to show how to get the answer.
Here you will find the Math Salamanders Free Fraction Calculator.
This calculator will enable you to:
Using the calculator is a great way to self-check that you have understood your fraction learning!
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