Fraction to Decimal Calculator
Convert a fraction into decimal notation.
Decimal
Displayed decimals are rounded to four decimal places.
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How this calculator works
Divide the numerator by the denominator to obtain the decimal value. Some fractions terminate, while others repeat indefinitely. The display rounds to four decimal places, so it may show an approximation of a repeating decimal. Use the original fraction if exact arithmetic is needed.
Formula
decimal = numerator / denominator
Assumptions & limitations
Displayed decimals are rounded to four decimal places.
Worked example
3/4 = 0.75.
The Decimal to Fraction Calculator reverses finite decimals, but a rounded repeating decimal will not recover the original fraction exactly.
Our approach to calculations ↗Common questions
Can a fraction produce a repeating decimal?
Yes. A value such as 1/3 repeats indefinitely, and this tool displays a rounded decimal approximation.
Does display rounding change the fraction?
No. The result is rounded for presentation; the entered fraction remains the exact ratio.
Can the denominator be zero?
No. Division by zero is undefined.