You just need to know how to change a fraction to a decimal.
To do that you just divide the denominator into the numerator.
Put a decimal after the numerator and annex some zeros, then
divide:
Example:
To change to a decimal:
.21875
32)7.00000
6 4
60
32
280
256
240
224
160
160
0
If it's a mixed number like , just
do the fraction part only
.175
40)7.000
4 0
3 00
2 80
200
200
0
Then put on the whole part 3.175
Edwin
If you have just a fraction, proper or improper -- doesn't matter, just divide the numerator by the denominator on your calculator. The calculator will tell you the decimal equivalent.
If you have a mixed number, you can do one of two things. Either convert the mixed number to an improper fraction and proceed as above, or take the lazy man's way: Write the whole number part followed by a decimal point. Then divide the numerator of the fraction part by the denominator of the fraction part on your calculator. Write the decimal equivalent after the decimal point you wrote.
Examples:
Use the overline to indicate repeating decimals. Note that without the overline, it is incorrect to put an equals sign in that last example.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
