Question 355467
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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:


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \frac{9}{20}\ =\ 0.45]


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ 3\frac{5}{8}\ =\ 3.625]


*[tex \LARGE \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \ \frac{4}{7}\ =\ 0.\overline{571428}]


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
*[tex \LARGE e^{i\pi} + 1 = 0]
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
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