Convert any decimal number to a simplified fraction. Handles terminating and repeating decimals with GCD reduction for the simplest form.
The Decimal to Fraction Converter transforms any decimal number into its equivalent simplified fraction. Enter a decimal like 0.375 and instantly see it expressed as 3/8. The converter handles both short and long decimal values.
The process works by placing the decimal over the appropriate power of 10 (based on the number of decimal places), then simplifying using the greatest common divisor. For example, 0.75 becomes 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.
This tool is essential for students learning number representations, engineers who need exact fractional values, cooks converting between measurement systems, and anyone who works with both decimal and fractional notations. It bridges the gap between the two most common ways of expressing non-whole numbers.
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For a decimal with n decimal places: Fraction = (decimal × 10^n) / 10^n Then simplify by dividing both by GCD(numerator, denominator).
Result: 5/8
0.625 has 3 decimal places. Multiply by 1000: 625/1000. GCD(625, 1000) = 125. Divide both: 5/8.
Every terminating decimal can be written as a fraction with a power-of-10 denominator. The number of decimal places determines the power: one place means /10, two means /100, three means /1000, and so on. Simplification then reduces this to lowest terms.
The imperial measurement system relies heavily on fractions: 1/2 inch, 3/8 inch, 5/16 inch. Converting decimal measurements from digital tools to fractional measurements for physical work is a common practical need.
Decimals that appear to terminate on a calculator may actually be rounded. When converting, be aware of the input precision. A calculator showing 0.333 converts to 333/1000, not exactly 1/3.
Count the decimal places, write the number over the corresponding power of 10, and simplify. For 0.45: that is 45/100, and GCD(45,100)=5, giving 9/20.
This calculator handles terminating decimals exactly. For repeating decimals, it uses the entered value and approximates. The exact fraction for 0.333... is 1/3.
Yes. The sign is preserved in the numerator. For example, −0.75 becomes −3/4.
The result is an improper fraction. For example, 2.5 becomes 5/2. You can also express this as the mixed number 2½.
Fractions are exact and standard in many fields. Measurements in inches use fractions (7/16"), recipes use fractions (3/4 cup), and math problems often require fractional answers.
Yes, mathematically 0.999... (repeating) is exactly equal to 1. This is a well-proven fact in mathematics, though it seems counterintuitive.