Introduction:

Converting a fraction to a decimal is a basic arithmetic operation. It involves expressing the fraction, which is a ratio of two numbers, in decimal form.



Understanding Fraction to Decimal Conversion:



A fraction consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

Converting it to a decimal involves dividing the numerator by the denominator.

Process of Conversion:



To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

If the division is not exact, the result is a repeating or terminating decimal.

Example:



To convert the fraction 1/2 to a decimal:

Divide 1 (numerator) by 2 (denominator).

1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

So, 1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.

Key Points to Remember:



The decimal represents the same value as the fraction, just in a different form.

Some fractions may result in long or repeating decimals.

Practical Applications:



Converting fractions to decimals is useful in various real-world scenarios like measurements, finance, and statistical data interpretation.