Fraction to Decimal Formula:
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Fraction to decimal conversion is the process of converting a fractional number (expressed as a ratio of two integers) into its equivalent decimal representation. This conversion is fundamental in mathematics and everyday calculations.
The calculator uses the simple formula:
Where:
Explanation: The calculator divides the numerator by the denominator to obtain the decimal equivalent of the fraction.
Details: Converting fractions to decimals is essential for various mathematical operations, financial calculations, measurements, and data analysis where decimal representation is preferred or required.
Tips: Enter the numerator and denominator as integers. The denominator must be a positive integer greater than zero. The result will be displayed with up to 6 decimal places.
Q1: What if the denominator is zero?
A: Division by zero is undefined in mathematics. The calculator requires the denominator to be at least 1.
Q2: How many decimal places are shown?
A: The calculator displays results with up to 6 decimal places for precision while maintaining readability.
Q3: Can I convert improper fractions?
A: Yes, the calculator works with both proper fractions (where numerator < denominator) and improper fractions (where numerator ≥ denominator).
Q4: What about repeating decimals?
A: The calculator rounds repeating decimals to 6 decimal places. For exact representation of repeating decimals, specialized notation would be needed.
Q5: Can negative fractions be converted?
A: The current implementation accepts only non-negative integers for both numerator and denominator.