How to Change Fractions into Decimals

Changing fractions into decimals is easy if you follow these simple steps:

1. Know the Parts:

   • A fraction has two parts: the numerator (the top number) and the denominator (the bottom number).
   • For example, in the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$, the number 3 is the numerator, and the number 4 is the denominator.

2. Do the Division:

   • To change a fraction to a decimal, divide the top number by the bottom number.
   • You can use long division or a calculator.
   • For the fraction $\frac{3}{4}$, you would do $3 \div 4$, which equals $0.75$.

3. Know the Types of Decimals:

   • Some fractions end up as decimals that stop (called terminating decimals).
   • For example, $\frac{1}{4}$ becomes $0.25$.
   • Other fractions turn into repeating decimals.
   • For example, $\frac{1}{3}$ becomes $0.333...$, where the 3 repeats forever.

4. Double-Check Your Answer:

   • It's important to check if you got it right.
   • You can do this by multiplying the decimal by the bottom number to see if it gives you the top number.
   • For example, $0.75 \times 4$ should equal 3.

5. Learn Common Conversion:

   • Try to remember some common fractions and what their decimal forms are to make things faster.
   • For instance:
     • $\frac{1}{2}$ equals $0.5$
     • $\frac{1}{5}$ equals $0.2$
     • $\frac{3}{2}$ equals $1.5$

By following these steps, you'll be able to change fractions into decimals easily!