Converting Fractions to Decimals
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Objective
I can convert fractions to decimals.
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Key concepts
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- 1
To convert any fraction into a decimal, you simply divide the top number by the bottom number.
- 2
When performing division to convert a fraction, you often need to add a decimal point and zeros to continue dividing until there is no remainder.
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Some fractions, like 1/3, result in repeating decimals where a pattern of numbers continues forever.
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Practice
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Convert the fraction 1/5 into a decimal using division. Show your work.
Convert the fraction 5/6 into a decimal. If the decimal repeats, show the repeating pattern.
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“Convert the fraction ⅗ to a decimal. Show all steps of the division process.”
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