- Fraction Calculator
Take the fraction 1 2 for example To convert this fraction into a decimal, first convert it into the fraction of 5 10 Knowing that the first decimal place represents 10-1, 5 10 can be converted to 0 5 If the fraction were instead 5 100, the decimal would then be 0 05, and so on Beyond this, converting fractions into decimals requires the
- Fractions - Math is Fun
It is usually best to show an answer using the simplest fraction ( 1 2 in this case ) That is called Simplifying, or Reducing the Fraction Numerator Denominator We call the top number the Numerator, it is the number of parts we have We call the bottom number the Denominator, it is the number of parts the whole is divided into NumeratorDenominator You just have to remember those names!
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