Time Unit Conversions
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Objective
I can convert between different units of time.
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Key concepts
3 concepts
- 1
When converting time units using unit fractions, the original unit must be in the denominator of the unit fraction so that the units simplify out.
- 2
To convert hours to seconds, you first convert hours to minutes and then minutes to seconds.
- 3
Converting seven days to seconds requires three unit fractions, first converting days to hours, then hours to minutes, and finally minutes to seconds.
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Practice
10 questions
In your own words, explain what a unit fraction is and how it helps you convert between different units of time.
Convert 15 minutes to seconds. Show your work using a unit fraction.
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Exit ticket
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“Convert 5 days to minutes. Show all steps using unit fractions.”
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