Checkpoint: Long Division, Decimal and Fraction Conversion

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What does the number 60 represent in the division problem: 6 tenths divided into 60 hundredths?

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60 represents 60 hundredths.

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What is the first step to convert the fraction 8/9 to a decimal?

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Divide 8 by 9.

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A repeating decimal because the remainder of 150 will NEVER be evenly divided by 45.

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Define long division.

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Long division is a method for dividing two numbers, where the dividend is divided by the divisor step by step.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal using long division?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator using long division.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8?

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0.375.

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What does it mean to divide by a fraction?

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Dividing by a fraction is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.