Learn how to convert between fractions and decimals and how to use equivalent fractions with BBC Bitesize KS3 Maths. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

CONVERT DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS Q. Thanks for your advice in the September 2001 issue on converting fractions in Excel into decimal values. But how about those of us who need to do the reverse—that is, ...

A usable fraction is a fraction you can use to measure with (i.e., 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 inch). You measure with fractions of an inch. However, your calculator works in decimals of an inch.

From fractions to decimals Turning a fraction into a decimal is usually straightforward, just divide the numerator (number above the line) by the denominator (number below the line).

In Microsoft Excel, you can convert a number into a fraction using the Fraction format. Learn how to display Numbers as Fractions in Excel.

Working with numbers can be challenging, especially when they appear in different forms, like fractions, decimals, and percentages, yet need to be understood and converted between each other.