Converting by hand
A fraction bar means division. Divide the top number by the bottom number to get the decimal form. Long division gives more digits until the pattern repeats or terminates.
Fraction to Decimal Calculator
Convert fractions and mixed numbers into decimal form with up to six decimal places.
Enter your details and press Calculate to see results.
Formula
decimal = numerator ÷ denominator
Example
3/8 = 3 ÷ 8 = 0.375. Mixed number 1 2/3 = 1 + 0.666667 = 1.666667.
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Frequently asked questions
What is 2/3 as a decimal?
0.666…, which rounds to 0.67 at two decimal places.
Do all fractions terminate?
No. Fractions whose denominators contain prime factors other than 2 and 5 (like 1/3 or 5/6) produce repeating decimals.
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