The bar that divides the numbers in a fraction is really a division sign. This makes a fraction simply a shorthand way of describing the division of two numbers. When you complete this division, the result is a decimal number. Because both notations identify the same quantity, any fraction can be converted to a decimal and vice versa. To convert the fraction, simply complete the division.
Instructions
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Determine how many decimal places you want in your answer. Some fractions become very long or even infinite decimal numbers called non-terminating decimals. To effectively use these numbers, you must round them.
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Divide the numerator by the denominator.
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Round your answer to the number of decimal places you desire.