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Enter a numerator and denominator to convert a fraction into a decimal. View the answer, simplified fraction, and conversion explanation.
Fraction converter
Enter a numerator and denominator to get an exact or clearly labelled decimal result.
Decimal result
3/4 = 0.75
This decimal terminates, so the result is exact.
Equivalent simplified fraction: 3/4
Each shape is one whole.
A fraction is another way to show equal parts of one whole.
3/4
3 ÷ 4
0.75
1/2 = 0.5
1/4 = 0.25
3/4 = 0.75
7/4 = 1.75
Some fractions, such as 1/3, have decimal expansions that repeat indefinitely. The calculator displays a rounded numerical result for these cases.
Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 3 divided by 4 equals 0.75.
No. Some fractions produce repeating decimals, such as 1/3 = 0.333... .
A fraction with a zero denominator is undefined, so it cannot be converted to a valid decimal.
Yes. Divide its numerator by its denominator just as you would with any other fraction.
Convert the fractional part to a decimal, then add it to the whole-number part. Account for the sign when working with negative mixed numbers.