To convert a fraction to decimal, we are essentially dividing the numerator by the denominator.
The bottom number is the denominator and is the number of parts the whole is divided into. The numerator (top number) is the exact portion of the parts being considered.
Fractions can be classified as proper, improper or mixed.
Proper Fraction: The numerator is less than the denominator.
Examples: 1/3, 3/4, 2/7
Improper Fraction: The numerator is greater than, or equal to, the denominator.
Examples: 7/6, 15/8, 9/9
Mixed Fraction: A whole number and proper fraction combined.
Examples: 21 3/5, 7 5/9, 10 3/7
To use the calculator below you first have to convert a mixed fraction to an improper fraction. To do this you multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator.
Example: 21 3/5 = 21x5=105: Add the 3 which gives 105+3=108/5(one hundred and eight fifths).
To display the decimal equivalent of a fraction, simply input the numerator (number at top) and the denominator (number at bottom) ; the decimal is automatically displayed.
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