Lets use [tex]\frac{20}{24}[/tex] as an example fraction.
The bar in a fraction means "divided by." So, we divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
20 ÷ 24 = 0.83
To write any fraction as a decimal, simply divide the numerator by the denominator.
For example let's write 1/8 as a decimal.
1 ÷ 8 = 0.125
Therefore, 1/8 is equal to 0.125.
