Comprehensive Calculator Guide
To turn a decimal into a fraction, write it over 10, 100 or 1,000 according to its decimal places, then simplify. 0.75 is 75/100, or 3/4 in lowest terms. Enter a decimal to get the fraction, the mixed number and the percentage.
How the conversion works
Count the digits after the point: 0.75 has two, so it is 75/100, which reduces by 25 to 3/4. 2.125 has three, so it is 2125/1000 = 17/8, or 2 1/8.
The calculator reads the number exactly as typed, so 0.333 is 333/1000, close to but not equal to 1/3. For a repeating decimal, use its exact fraction: 0.333… = 1/3, 0.666… = 2/3.
How to Use
- 01Enter the decimal, such as 0.75 or 2.125.
- 02Read the fraction in lowest terms.
- 03See the mixed number for values above one, and the percentage.
Formula Used
decimal = digits ÷ 10ⁿ (n = decimal places), then simplifyPractical Examples
Example 1: 0.75
75/100 = 3/4 = 75%.
Example 2: 2.125
2125/1000 = 17/8 = 2 1/8.
Example 3: 0.6
6/10 = 3/5 = 60%.
Important Tips
- Common ones: 0.5 = 1/2, 0.25 = 1/4, 0.2 = 1/5, 0.125 = 1/8.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using the wrong power of ten for the number of decimal places.
- Expecting 0.33 to come out as exactly 1/3.
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I convert 0.75 to a fraction?
- 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.
- What is 0.6 as a fraction?
- 3/5.
- How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?
- Divide the numerator by the denominator.