Convert Any Fraction to a Decimal Using Short Division

You can convert any fraction to a decimal by using the ‘bus shelter’ method for division. 

For example, 1⁄3 = 1 ÷ 3 = 1.000 ÷ 3 = 0.333

If you want your answer to three decimal places, put 1.000 here and use the bus shelter method of division.

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