Fractions to Decimals with Models

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Objective

I can use pictures and models to show fractions with denominators of 3, 8, and factors of 100 as decimals.

Part 1 of 3

Warm-up video

Unknown Channel · 5:00

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Part 2 of 3

Practice

7 questions

1

A square is divided into 100 equal pieces, and 42 of them are shaded. Write the decimal that represents the shaded portion.

2

A square is divided into ten equal columns. If three columns are shaded, what fraction represents the shaded area?

Part 3 of 3

Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

A square is divided into 100 equal pieces. 61 pieces are shaded. Write the decimal that represents the shaded portion. A square is divided into 10 equal columns. 4 columns are shaded. Write the decimal that represents the shaded portion.

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