Converting fractions to decimals means changing a fraction into a number that uses a decimal point instead of a fraction bar. Both forms show the same value, just in different ways.
A fraction and its decimal form are equal in value. They are just two different ways to write the same number.
To change a fraction into a decimal, divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number).
The denominator tells how many equal parts make one whole. Dividing shows what part of one whole the numerator represents.
When a fraction is turned into a decimal, the result may stop after a few digits (a terminating decimal) or continue in a pattern that repeats forever (a repeating decimal).
If the denominator has a factor of only 2, 5, or both, the decimal will stop. Other denominators often make repeating decimals.
Once a fraction is written as a decimal, it becomes easier to compare it with other decimals using place value.
Always line up the decimal points when comparing decimals to decide which is larger or smaller.
Understanding how to convert fractions to decimals helps you work with money, measurements, and data more easily in everyday life.
Knowing both forms—fraction and decimal—helps you understand numbers better and apply them in real-world problems.