Divide the numerator by the denominator using long division
If the fraction has a denominator of 10, 100, 1000, and so on, move the decimal point left the same number of places
Convert the fraction to an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000 when possible
Simplify the fraction first if it makes division easier
Use known fraction-to-decimal equivalents for common fractions
Estimate the decimal by comparing the fraction to benchmark fractions like 1/2, 1/4, 1/5, and 3/4
Repeat the division until you get the desired number of decimal places
Add zeros to the dividend if needed to continue long division
Recognize terminating decimals when the denominator factors only into 2s and 5s
Recognize repeating decimals when the division continues with a repeating remainder