Find a number you can multiply the denominator by to make it 10, 100, 1000, and so on. For example, to convert ¼ to a decimal, multiple the top and bottom by 25. This equals 25/100. Take the number in the numerator and put the decimal point 2 spaces from the right, so ¼ = 0.25. Tip: It will help to memorize the decimal equivalents of common fractions.
Hint: The simplest method is to use your calculator. If you have something like a TI-83, press MATH then >DEC.