Converting Repeating Decimals to Fractions: Math Wars Method
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Objective
I can convert repeating decimals to fractions using the Math Wars method.
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Practice
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Explain the first step in converting a repeating decimal to a fraction using the method shown in the video.
Convert the repeating decimal 0.4 (with the 4 repeating) to a fraction. Show your work.
Part 3 of 3
Exit ticket
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“Convert the repeating decimal 0.5 (with the 5 repeating) to a fraction using the Math Wars method. Show your work. Convert the repeating decimal 1.8 (with the 8 repeating) to a fraction using the Math Wars method. Show your work. ”
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