how do u turn a fraction into a decimal?

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how do u turn a fraction into a decimal?

2007-09-04 09:21:52 · 2 answers · asked by Superman 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

2 answers

Divide top by bottom.
1 / 2 = 0 . 5
1 / 4 = 0 . 25
3 / 4 = 0 . 75
2 / 5 = 0 . 4
are some examples.

2007-09-08 07:15:02 · answer #1 · answered by Como 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

By performing the division stated in the fraction.

For example, for 3/8, you divide 8 into 3 (either using
long division on paper or with a calculator), to get .375

2007-09-04 12:27:27 · answer #2 · answered by morgan 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋