Convert Fractions to Decimals, repeating decimal notation

How to convert fractions into decimals (in a calculator).
How to write a repeating decimal.

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Fractions to Decimals

Drag and Drop

To convert $$\frac{5}{6}$$ to a decimal, ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

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To convert $$\frac{3}{4}$$ to a decimal, ​ ​

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Drag these tiles and drop them in the correct blank above

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A fraction is a ratio of a and b, and it means a divided by b.

Divide the NUMERATOR by the Denominator, or
numerator ÷ denominator

3/4 = 3÷4

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Divide.

This is how we write repeating decimals.

Notation

Repeating Decimals

Multiple Choice

Which fraction equals $$\overline{.72}$$

• $$\frac{5}{6}$$

• $$\frac{8}{11}$$

• $$\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{1}{11}$$

Multiple Choice

Which fraction equals $$0.\overline{3}$$

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$

• $$\frac{8}{11}$$

• $$\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{1}{11}$$

Multiple Choice

Which fraction equals $$0.8\overline{3}$$

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$

• $$\frac{8}{11}$$

• $$\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{5}{6}$$

Multiple Choice

Which fraction equals $$0.\overline{09}$$

• $$\frac{1}{3}$$

• $$\frac{8}{11}$$

• $$\frac{2}{3}$$

• $$\frac{1}{11}$$