Fraction ↔ Decimal Converter

Convert fractions to decimals and decimals to simplified fractions.

Category: Calculators

When to use?

Use it to turn 0.75 into 3/4, convert 22/7 to a decimal, or adapt fractional recipe amounts into decimal values.

How to use

  • Choose the conversion direction.
  • Enter the fraction or decimal value.
  • Review the converted and simplified result.

Input Explanation

For fraction to decimal, enter numerator and denominator. The denominator cannot be 0. For decimal to fraction, enter a decimal number.

Calculation Basis

Fractions are divided directly. Decimal-to-fraction conversion searches for the closest reduced fraction up to a denominator of 10,000.

Usage Examples

  • Recipes and measuring - Convert fractional ingredient amounts into decimal values.
  • Math practice - Check decimal and fraction conversion answers.

Examples

  • 3/4 = 0.75
  • 0.625 = 5/8
  • 2.75 = 11/4
  • 1/3 is displayed as an approximate repeating decimal

FAQ

Can it convert repeating decimals exactly?

Repeating decimals such as 0.333... are approximated to a close fraction. Exact repeating notation is not parsed.

What if the denominator is 0?

Division by zero is undefined, so the conversion is not calculated.

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