method to convert fraction to decimal or float

[pwomack]

Is there a method to call in vb2005 or vb2008 that will convert a fraction to a decimal or float?

The user will enter a number with a fraction such as: 18 3/8

I then want to convert the value entered to: 18.375

Thanks.

 

[ousoonerjoe]

Take the whole number and set it aside, then take the fraction and just Divide ( 3 / 8 = Decimal value) then add the two numbers together.

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[pwomack]

Thanks. I thought of that, but I'm new to this and I had hoped there was an easier method.

 

[DaveInIowa]

There's no built-in method (in VB2005 at least), but you could build your own Fraction class. There are plenty of examples available.