How it works
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.
Decimal = Numerator ÷ Denominator
Common fractions
- 1/2 = 0.5
- 1/4 = 0.25
- 3/4 = 0.75
- 1/3 = 0.3333…
- 2/3 = 0.6666…
Convert a fraction like 3/4 into its decimal value.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.
Decimal = Numerator ÷ Denominator
One third is 0.3333 repeating, usually written as 0.333 or 0.333….