Decimal/Fraction/Percent Equivalents

Decimal/Fraction/ Percent Equivalents

How to Convert

Fraction --> Decimal

• If your fraction can easily be changed into an equivalent fraction with a base ten denominator (10; 100; 10,000; etc.) THEN

• Find an equivalent fraction with a base ten denominator.

• Your numerator becomes the decimal number.

• The decimal place counts one place to the left for each zero in the denominator

•  $Ex:\ \ \frac{7}{25}\ \ ->\ \frac{28}{100}\ \ ->\ 0.28$  

•  $Ex:\ \frac{1}{8}\ ->\ \frac{125}{1000}\ ->\ 0.125$  

Multiple Choice

Which fraction is equivalent to 0.6?

• $\frac{1}{6}$

• $\frac{3}{5}$

• $\frac{2}{3}$

• $\frac{6}{8}$

• $\frac{6}{100}$

Multiple Select

Which fractions are equivalent to 40%? Check all that apply.

• 4/10

• 2/5

• 40/100

• 8/20

Poll

Do you know your fraction/decimal equivalent benchmarks?

• Yes, I'm a pro!

• I know most, but not all.

• I know a few, but not too many

• I only know 1 or 2

• I don't know enough and need to study!