Decimal format odds differ from frictional format online Malaysia betting odds, which are mostly quoted in the UK. A decimal odd generally represents the total payout instead of just quoting the profit. Moreover, a decimal odd should always be greater than one since it represents the stake. For example, a decimal odds of 4.0 is equivalent to the fractional odds of 3/1. When you look closely at both cases, the total return for the winning bet is MYR 40: 4.0 X MYR 10. Some experts consider decimal odds as a factor that allows them to calculate how many times the stake and payout will be. Suppose the profit is less than the stake; the decimal odds will fall between 1.0 to 2.0.