# Conversion of Fraction to Decimal Fraction

In conversion of fraction to decimal fraction the rules are discussed here.

(i) If it is a proper fraction, write the numerator as a decimal.

(ii) If it is a mixed fraction, convert it to an improper fraction.

(iii) Divide as usual. Add as many zeroes after the decimal to the numerator as required, to complete the division.

Let us consider some of the examples:

(i) Convert ½ to decimal.

Solution:

1 ÷ 2

Therefore, ½ = 0.5

(ii) Convert 2/5 to decimal

Solution:

2 ÷ 5

Therefore, 2/5 = 0.4

(iii) Convert 7/8 to decimal Solution:

7 ÷ 8

Therefore, 7/8 = 0.875

A whole number is a decimal with as many decimal places as required

For example:

4 = 4.0

= 4.00

= 4.000

= 4.0000

All the above are equal to whole number 4.

(iv) Convert 7 5/8 to decimal Solution:

7 5/8

= (7 × 8 + 5)/8

= (56 + 5)/8

= 61/8

Therefore, 7 5/8 = 7.625

Decimal.

Decimal Place Value Chart.

Expanded form of Decimal Fractions.

Like Decimal Fractions.

Unlike Decimal Fraction.

Equivalent Decimal Fractions.

Changing Unlike to Like Decimal Fractions.

Comparison of Decimal Fractions.

Conversion of a Decimal Fraction into a Fractional Number.

Conversion of Fractions to Decimals Numbers.

Subtraction of Decimal Fractions.

Multiplication of a Decimal Numbers.

Multiplication of a Decimal by a Decimal.

Properties of Multiplication of Decimal Numbers.

Division of a Decimal by a Whole Number.

Division of Decimal Fractions

Division of Decimal Fractions by Multiples.

Division of a Decimal by a Decimal.

Division of a whole number by a Decimal.

Conversion of fraction to Decimal Fraction.

Simplification in Decimals.

Word Problems on Decimal.