Cool math Lessons - How to Convert Decimals to Fractions

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Decimals: How to Convert Decimals to Fractions

You'll like this -- it's really easy!

Take this decimal...

What spot is that 7 in?

So, put the 7 over 10:

.7 = 7/10

Done!

Here's another one:

.5 = 5/10 <-- Hey, this guy reduces!

.5 = 5/10 = (5/10) / (5/5) = 1/2

So, .5 = 1/2

Here's a longer one:

.26 <- The last spot is the hundredths (1/100)

So, put the 26 over 100:

.26 = 26/100 = (26/100) / (2/2) = 13/50

One more:

.325 <-- last spot is 1/1000

.325 = 325/1000 = (325/1000) / (25/25) = 13/40

Hey, if you have a calculator handy, you can use it to double-check these answers!

For the last one, do

Yep, you get .325 back!

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