Decimal to Fraction Calculator
Convert a decimal number to a reduced fraction and see how place value determines the denominator.
Convert decimal to fraction
Answer
3/4
- Reduce by GCF 25 to get 3/4.
How to use the decimal to fraction calculator
This converter turns terminating decimals into exact fractions by reading the number of decimal places and reducing the fraction.
- Count digits after the decimal point.
- Write the digits as an integer over 10, 100, 1000, and so on.
- Reduce the fraction by dividing numerator and denominator by their GCF.
Formula or method
A decimal with n places becomes an integer over 10^n, then the fraction is reduced.
Worked examples
Convert 0.75
Problem: 0.75
Solution: 75/100 reduces to 3/4.
Convert 2.5
Problem: 2.5
Solution: 25/10 reduces to 5/2.