Scroll down for the steps to convert 78/87 as decimal 0.89655
Without the convenience of the fraction to decimal converter, let’s not forget the importance of being able to convert 78/87 as a decimal on paper.
Fractions are made up of two parts. The numerator (upper part) and the denominator (lower part) a/b.
The line which separates the numerator and denominator can be replaced with the division symbol (÷).
To convert a fraction to a decimal we divide the numerator by the denominator a÷b
Keep in mind, if either or both have long digits the division may get a little complicated.
Here is the math for converting 78/87 as a decimal:
78/87 = 78÷87 = 0.89655
You can also see the reverse conversion I.e. how decimal 0.89655 is converted into a fraction.