Question 1

How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

Accepted Answer

Divide numerator by denominator. 3/4 = 3÷4 = 0.75. Some fractions give repeating decimals: 1/3 = 0.333...

Question 2

What fractions give terminating decimals?

Accepted Answer

Fractions whose denominators have only 2 and 5 as prime factors. 1/8 = 0.125 (terminates). 1/3 = 0.333... (repeats).

Question 3

How accurate are these calculations?

Accepted Answer

Our calculator uses double-precision floating-point arithmetic, accurate to about 15-16 significant digits for most calculations.

Question 4

Can I use the result in further calculations?

Accepted Answer

Yes, results are calculated to full precision. You can copy the exact value or use the rounded display depending on your needs.

Fraction Decimal Converter

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