Convert between fractions and decimals
Convert fractions to decimals
Every fraction can be writen as a decimal. To write a fraction as a decimal, divide the numerator of the fraction by the denominator. The quotient can be rounded to the desired place value.
Convert to a decimal.
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rounded to the nearest hundredth is 0.43.
rounded to the nearest thousandth is 0.429.
rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth is 0.4286.
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Convert to a decimal. Round to the nearest thousandth.
rounded to the nearest thousandth is 3.222.
Convert decimals to fractions
To convert a decimal to a fraction, remove the decimal point and place the decimal part over a denominator equal to the place value of the last digit in the decimal.
Convert 0.47 to a fraction.
Convert 0.265 to a fraction.
