Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you convert a simple fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a simple fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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0.2

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How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

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To convert a mixed number to a decimal, convert the whole number to a decimal and add it to the decimal equivalent of the fractional part.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2 1/4?

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2.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

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0.625

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the process for converting a repeating decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a repeating decimal to a fraction, let x equal the decimal, multiply by a power of 10 to shift the decimal point, and then solve for x.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.333... (repeating)?

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1/3

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1