# What is 501/443 as a decimal?

## Solution and how to convert 501 / 443 into a decimal

501 / 443 = 1.131

As a refresher, we encourage you to check out our fractions section of the website. Also check out our introduction to decimal numbers article. Fractions can also be represented as decimal numbers which is a number with a whole part and a fractional part. In this section, we show you how to calculate the solution to such problems on your own.

• Step 1 (only step): Divide 501 by 443 to get the number as a decimal. 501 / 443 = 1.131. That's all there is to it. After all, a fraction is another way of expressing a division.
It is often easier to use a calculator to solve these types of problems, but it is also possible to do it by hand. If you want to practice doing it by hand, you may want to double check your solution with a calculator afterward.

### When is this useful?

Sometimes it is more useful to convey a number as a decimal number rather than a fraction or a percentage. In those cases, this type of conversion is helpful.
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