Converting a simple fraction to decimal - how to calculate?

So how do we convert a simple fraction to a decimal fraction? First, we can reassure you by saying that the answer is: quite easily. All you need is to understand the technique, and mainly to understand the meaning of the decimal fraction. First, how do decimal fractions look? They appear in the following form: 0.5, 3.6, and so on. Or in other words: "the fraction with the point".

Actually, there is a point that creates the boundary between the whole number and the fraction. To convert a simple fraction to a decimal fraction, you need to choose a denominator: 10, 100, or 1000. So how can you also convert "simple" fractions to decimal fractions? Pay attention:

Basic fraction data:

• The line that separates between the two different numbers is called the fraction bar.
• The top part of the fraction - numerator.
• The bottom part of the fraction - denominator.

Note that when we convert a "classic" simple fraction to a decimal fraction, the fraction line disappears, and a decimal point separates the numbers.

Let's say we have the fraction $2\over5$. In order to get to the denominator $10$ (remember, we need to choose a denominator), we'll need to multiply both numerator and denominator by $2$. Thus, the fraction changes from $2\over5$ to $4\over10$. Therefore, our decimal number will be $0.4$.

Another example:

Given the fraction $1\over2$. First, we need to get to a denominator of $10$, which means we'll need to multiply both numerator and denominator by $5$. Thus, the resulting fraction will be $5\over10$, and the decimal fraction would be $0.5$.

Additional Examples - Converting a Simple Fraction to Decimal

Given the fraction $1\over5$. The chosen denominator in this case will be $10$, so we need to multiply both numerator and denominator by $2$.
Now, the fraction changes to $2\over10$, so in its decimal form it will be $0.2$.

Given the fraction $1\over25$. The chosen denominator in this case will be $100$. Now, we'll multiply both numerator and denominator by $4$.
Now, the fraction changes to $4 \over 100$, which means in its decimal form it will be $0.04$.

Given the fraction $2\over250$. The chosen denominator in this case will be $1000$. Now, we'll multiply both numerator and denominator by $4$.
Now, the fraction will be $8\over1000$, and in its decimal form it will be $0.008$.