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Question 11231: this is a basic question i am sure? but what is the rule for converting a fraction into a decimal?
Answer by kyle491(5) About Me  (Show Source):
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To convert a fraction into a decimal divide the numerator by the denomenator. For instince to find the decimal form of 2/5 then you would divide 2 by 5. It may be easier to use a calculator, but in any case you get .4 which can also be written as .40.