Decimal to Fraction Calculator
Convert any decimal number to its equivalent fraction with step-by-step explanation.
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Understanding Decimal to Fraction Conversion
Converting decimals to fractions is a fundamental mathematical skill that's useful in many real-world situations, from cooking measurements to construction calculations. Here's what you need to know:
Why Convert Decimals to Fractions?
Fractions often provide a more precise and practical way to express quantities, especially in:
- Cooking recipes where ingredients are measured in fractions of cups or spoons
- Construction and woodworking where measurements are typically in fractions of inches
- Mathematical calculations where fraction operations may be simpler than decimal operations
Common Decimal to Fraction Conversions
Some frequently used conversions include:
- 0.5 = 1/2
- 0.25 = 1/4
- 0.75 = 3/4
- 0.125 = 1/8
- 0.333... = 1/3