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Decimal to Fraction Converter - Terminating & Repeating

Convert any decimal to a simplified fraction. Supports terminating decimals, repeating decimals (e.g. 0.(3) = 1/3), negative numbers, and mixed-number form.

Fraction

3/4

Decimal

0.75

Numerator

3

Denominator

4

Steps

  1. Shift decimal 2 place(s): 075/10^2
  2. Simplify by GCD(3, 4)

How to convert a decimal to a fraction

Every terminating decimal can be written as an exact fraction by multiplying by the appropriate power of 10. For example, 0.75 becomes 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4 after dividing by GCD(75, 100) = 25.

Terminating vs. repeating decimals

A terminating decimal ends after a finite number of digits (0.5, 0.125, 3.14). A repeating decimal has one or more digits that repeat forever (0.333… = 0.(3), 0.1666… = 0.1(6)). Both types represent rational numbers and can be expressed as exact fractions.

Repeating decimal notation

Enter repeating digits inside parentheses. Examples:

  • 0.(3) -> 0.333… -> 1/3
  • 0.(6) -> 0.666… -> 2/3
  • 0.1(6) -> 0.1666… -> 1/6
  • 0.(142857) -> 0.142857142857… -> 1/7
  • 0.(9) -> 0.999… -> 1 (a well-known mathematical identity)

Mixed numbers

When a fraction is greater than 1, it can also be written as a mixed number. For example, 7/4 = 1 3/4. The calculator shows both forms.

Common decimal-to-fraction conversions

  • 0.5 = 1/2
  • 0.25 = 1/4
  • 0.75 = 3/4
  • 0.2 = 1/5
  • 0.125 = 1/8
  • 0.(3) = 1/3
  • 0.(6) = 2/3