Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a 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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Convert 9/12 to a decimal.

Back

0.75

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Convert 17/10 to a decimal.

Back

1.7

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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Convert 18/5 to a decimal.

Back

3.6

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

Back

The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in a whole.

Tags

CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

Back

0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5