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Converting fractions to decimals and vice versa

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Fraction to decimals
To convert a number from fraction form to decimal form, simply divide the numerator (the top number) by the denominator (the bottom number) of the fraction.
Example 1.
Convert the fraction below to decimal. 5 8

Decimal to a fraction
To change a decimal to a fraction, determine the place value of the last number in the decimal. This becomes the denominator. The decimal number becomes the numerator. Then reduce your answer.
Example 2.
Convert 0.375 to fraction.