Math

Decimal conversions.

Definition

Decimal conversions involve changing numbers between decimal, fraction, and percent forms. Understanding these conversions is essential for comparing values expressed in different formats.

How it works · 4 phases

Step by step.

  1. Decimal to fraction: write the decimal over its place value and simplify
  2. Decimal to percent: multiply by 100 and add the % sign
  3. Fraction to decimal: divide the numerator by the denominator
  4. Percent to decimal: divide by 100
Examples

Real-world.

  • 1 0.75 = 3/4 = 75%
  • 2 1/8 = 0.125 = 12.5%
  • 3 33.3% ≈ 1/3 ≈ 0.333
Related terms

Tangled up with.

Comparing fractions → Percent conversions → Fraction operations →
Studied in

1 unit use this concept.

Pre-Algebra Fractions and Decimals →