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Convert Fractions to Decimals

In this topic we learn to convert fractions to decimals.

Topic: Convert Fractions to Decimals

  • To convert a fraction into decimal, first convert the fraction into its simplest form; then convert that fraction into a decimal fraction

  • A decimal fraction is a fraction whose denominator is a power of 10 (e.g. 10, 100, 1000, etc.)

  • To divide using partial quotients, write 0 in quotient and place a decimal after it

  • Decide how many digits you want to the right of the decimal point and place same number of zeroes after the dividend

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