how to get real quotient in division process?

i want to divide 230 by 255 and want to get the answer in decimal or real number. when i write 230/255 it gives me rounded answer but i need its actual answer in real number form.

Answer 1

[Mischa Kim]

Saima, not quite sure what you mean, but if you need more significant digits for your answers enter

 format long

in the command window, or use

 vpa(233/255)  % typically used for symbolic calculations

[saima zia]

thanks a lot Mischa. now plz also tell how to round it to 3 places after decimal point?

[saima zia]

it worked but the answer is sym type, thats y i can't apply any operation to the answer.

[Mischa Kim]

Use something like

 num = 233/255;
 vpa(num, 3)        
 fprintf('%6.3f\n', num)

Note that vpa is typically used for symbolic calculations.