Lesson 13 and 14

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of the fraction \(\frac{5}{10}\).

Front

How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

Back

To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = \(\frac{75}{100}\)), then simplify if possible.

Front

What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

Back

Simplifying a fraction means reducing it to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

Front

Convert 0.12 to a simplified fraction.

Back

\(\frac{3}{25}\)

Front

Convert 0.73 to a simplified fraction.

Back

\(\frac{73}{100}\)

Front

Convert \(\frac{3}{15}\) to a decimal.

Back

0.2

Front

Convert \(\frac{8}{22}\) to a decimal.

Back

0.36 (or 0.3\overline{6})

Front

Convert 0.625 to a simplified fraction.

Back

\(\frac{5}{8}\)

Front

What is the place value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.75?

Back

The place value of 5 in 0.75 is in the tenths place.

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of \(\frac{1}{4}\)?

Back

0.25