Decimal to Fraction Converter
Convert decimal numbers to approximate fractions. Enter a decimal value and a precision denominator. Free decimal to fraction converter.
Approximate Numerator
3
Approximate Denominator8
Verification (decimal)0.37500000
Decimal to Fraction Converter
Method
1. Multiply the decimal by the max denominator 2. Round to the nearest integer to get the numerator 3. Use the GCD (Greatest Common Divisor) to simplify 4. Divide both numerator and denominator by the GCD
Example: 0.375 with max denominator 1000 → 375/1000 → GCD(375,1000) = 125 → 3/8
Example Calculation
Convert 0.375 to a fraction.
- 010.375 × 1000 = 375 (numerator before simplification)
- 02GCD(375, 1000) = 125
- 03Numerator = 375 / 125 = 3
- 04Denominator = 1000 / 125 = 8
- 05Result: 3/8
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