Decimals and Fractions

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Objective

I can changing decimals to fractions and vice versa

Part 1 of 4

Warm-up video

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Part 2 of 4

Key concepts

3 concepts

  1. 1

    To convert any fraction to a decimal, you divide the top number (numerator) by the bottom number (denominator).

  2. 2

    When dividing fractions, adding a decimal point and zeros allows you to continue dividing until there is no remainder, or until a repeating pattern is found.

  3. 3

    Using a calculator can make converting fractions to decimals quicker, but it's important to understand how to do decimal division by hand.

Part 3 of 4

Practice

3 questions

1

Convert the fraction 2/5 into a decimal using long division. Show your work.

2

Which of the following fractions results in a repeating decimal when converted?

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Exit ticket

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Convert the fraction ⁵⁄₈ into a decimal by dividing. Show your work.

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