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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