From Fractions to Decimals
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Objective
I can convert fractions to decimals.
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Key concepts
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To convert any fraction into a decimal, you simply divide the top number by the bottom number.
- 2
When performing manual division to convert a fraction, you may need to add a decimal point and zeros to the number being divided.
- 3
Some fractions, when divided, result in a repeating decimal pattern that continues forever, which can be indicated with a special symbol or by rounding.
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Practice
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Convert the fraction 4/5 to a decimal using long division.
Convert the fraction 5/6 to a decimal using long division. How would you indicate any repeating digits in your answer?
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“Convert the fraction ⅝ to a decimal by dividing. Show all your work, including the decimal division steps.”
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