Fraction to Decimal Converter

Converting a fraction to a decimal is straightforward:

1. Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number)
2. The result is your decimal value

Formula: numerator ÷ denominator = decimal

For example: 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75

Terminating Decimals

Some fractions produce exact decimal values that terminate:

• 1/2 = 0.5
• 1/4 = 0.25
• 1/8 = 0.125
• 3/4 = 0.75

Repeating Decimals

Other fractions produce decimals that repeat infinitely:

• 1/3 = 0.333...
• 1/6 = 0.1666...
• 5/6 = 0.8333...
• 1/9 = 0.111...

Use our free scientific calculator to convert any fraction to decimal:

1. Simply type the fraction as division (e.g., 5/6)
2. Press = or Enter
3. View the decimal result

The calculator shows results in real-time as you type!

Fraction	Decimal	Type
1/2	0.5	Terminating
1/3	0.333...	Repeating
1/4	0.25	Terminating
1/5	0.2	Terminating
1/6	0.1666...	Repeating
1/8	0.125	Terminating
5/6	0.8333...	Repeating
5/8	0.625	Terminating