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How do you convert a fraction to decimal?
Carry out long division.
What is the decimal for the fraction 200 over 3?
The decimal for the fraction 200 over 3 is 66.666666... (repeating). To convert a fraction to a decimal, you divide the numerator (200) by the denominator (3). The division results in a quotient of 66 with a remainder of 2. Since the remainder is less than the divisor, you add a decimal point and zeros after the decimal to continue the division process, resulting in an infinite repeating decimal of 66.666666...
What is the process of changing a fraction to a decimal or to a percentage?
The answer depends on the form of the fraction. If it is a decimal fraction, you need to nothing to convert it to a decimal! (?). If it is in the form of a rational fraction, you need to use long division to divide the numerator by the denominator. The division will either come to an end or will go into a repeating loop of digits. The quotient from the division is the decimal equivalent. To convert to a percentage, simply move the decimal point two places to the right - inserting os if required.
What to do to convert an improper fraction to a mixed or whole number?
To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the denominator into the numerator. The answer is the whole number. Put any remainder over the original denominator to create the fraction part.
How do you change a fraction to mixed decimal?
To convert a fraction to a decimal, you divide the numerator by the denominator - on a calculator, or using long division.
