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1/4 as a decimal




Explore here general rules on how to convert a fraction to a decimal

What is 1/4 as a decimal?

  • 1/4 is equal to 0.25 as a decimal

To get this result (i.e. 1/4 as a decimal), preform the below steps (as explained here: convert fraction to decimal):

  1. Understand the Fraction: The fraction 14 represents 1 divided by 4 (1 : 4)
  2. Set Up the Division: Position 1 as the dividend (the number to be divided) and 4 as the divisor (the number you are dividing by)
  3. Add a Decimal Point and Zero to the Dividend: Since 1 is smaller than 4, you cannot divide it as it is. To manage this, add a decimal point and a zero to the right of 1, making it 1.0 or 10
  4. Divide: Now divide 10 by 4. The result is 2, because 4 times 2 is 8, which is the closest you can get to 10 without going over
  5. Subtract to Find the Remainder: Subtract 8 from 10, leaving a remainder of 2
  6. Bring Down Another Zero: If the division doesn’t evenly divide, bring down another zero to the right of the remainder. This turns your remainder into 20
  7. Continue Dividing: Divide 20 by 4. The result is 5, because 4 times 5 is 20, which matches perfectly with no remainder
  8. Finish the Division: Once you reach a point where the remainder is zero, or you have enough decimal places for your needs, the division is complete.
  9. Read the Result: The number at the top of your division is your answer. In this case, 14 as a decimal is 0.25.

The result is 0.25. Therefore, 1/4 as a decimal is 0.25.

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