Converting Fractions to Decimals

Converting Fractions to Decimals

Process of Conversion

• The process of converting a fraction to a decimal involves the following steps:

  • Identify the fraction to be converted, which consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number).

  • To convert the fraction to a decimal, perform division:

  • The numerator is divided by the denominator.

Example: Converting One Fourth (1/4)

• Consider the fraction \(\frac{1}{4}\):

  • Numerator: 1

  • Denominator: 4

• Perform the division:

  • Calculate \(1 ext{ divided by } 4\):

  • This equals 0.25, which can also be expressed as 25 hundredths (25/100).

Result

• The resultant decimal for the fraction \(\frac{1}{4}\) is therefore 0.25.