Common fractions and their decimal equivalents, for quick reference.
Common fractions and their decimal equivalents, for quick reference. For the full conversion method, see Fractions Explained and Decimals to Fractions.
| Fraction | Decimal |
|---|---|
| 1/2 | 0.5 |
| 1/3 | 0.3333… |
| 2/3 | 0.6667… |
| 1/4 | 0.25 |
| 3/4 | 0.75 |
| 1/5 | 0.2 |
| 1/8 | 0.125 |
| 3/8 | 0.375 |
| 5/8 | 0.625 |
| 7/8 | 0.875 |
Fractions with a denominator that’s a power of 2 or 5 (like 1/8 or 1/5) always terminate; others, like thirds, repeat forever.
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Its denominator (3) isn’t a factor of any power of 10, so the division never resolves to a finite number of decimal places.
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