What are some common challenges faced by PHP beginners when trying to calculate quotes in a betting system?

One common challenge faced by PHP beginners when calculating quotes in a betting system is ensuring accurate calculations based on the odds provided. To solve this, beginners should carefully parse and convert the odds to decimal format before performing calculations to avoid errors. 

// Example code snippet to convert fractional odds to decimal odds

function convertFractionalToDecimal($fractionalOdds) {
    $parts = explode('/', $fractionalOdds);
    
    if(count($parts) != 2) {
        return "Invalid odds format";
    }
    
    $decimalOdds = $parts[0] / $parts[1] + 1;
    
    return $decimalOdds;
}

$fractionalOdds = "3/1";
$decimalOdds = convertFractionalToDecimal($fractionalOdds);
echo "Decimal odds: " . $decimalOdds;

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