Convert Between Fractions and Decimals

converting fractions to decimals

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​In this lesson you will:

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• ​review how to convert fractions to decimals by watching a YouTube step-by-step video.

• ​review the different rules when dividing fractions to convert them to decimals.

• ​review some of the concepts again through a screencast video by yours truly.

• ​practice dividing decimals in person with yours truly.

​Next, you will 👀 a video on how to convert fractions to decimals, and after that we'll do a review ⏪ of some of the concepts, and practice some more conversions. Even if you know how to convert fractions to decimals, please watch through until the end. 😎

Poll

how many of the concepts taught in the video lesson did you already have a clear understanding of?

• all of them, I did need this lesson

• a few of them, but I knew almost all of it

• some of them, I knew a little, but I learned quite a bit

​When converting a fraction into a decimal, the first thing you'll do is:

​divide the numerator by the denominator

numerator

denominator

​when dividing, if you're told to divide (number) by (number), then you place the number that is to be "divided by" inside the division box (which is actually called a "vinculum"

check out the next slide for some videos to explain some concepts again, as Mr. J went over them quickly.

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Let's practice!​

​Start with dividing with a decimal first, as we haven't practiced this very much.