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Common Fractions to Decimals
Instantly convert common fractions to decimals
SSCIBPS
Memorize these common fraction-decimal conversions:
How It Works
0
1/2 = 0.5, 1/4 = 0.25, 3/4 = 0.75
1
1/5 = 0.2, 2/5 = 0.4, 3/5 = 0.6, 4/5 = 0.8
2
1/8 = 0.125, 3/8 = 0.375, 5/8 = 0.625, 7/8 = 0.875
3
1/3 = 0.333..., 2/3 = 0.666...
4
1/6 = 0.166..., 5/6 = 0.833...
5
1/7 = 0.142857 (repeating), 1/9 = 0.111...
Pro Tips
💡 For 1/7: Remember 142857 - it cycles through all positions!
💡 2/7=0.285714, 3/7=0.428571, 4/7=0.571428, 5/7=0.714285, 6/7=0.857142
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