Understanding Fractions as Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions to decimals using two methods: place value for denominators that are multiples of 10, and division for other denominators. It includes a review of decimal place values and provides examples for practice.

What are the two methods discussed for converting fractions to decimals?

• Multiplication and subtraction

• Place value and division

• Addition and division

• Subtraction and place value

When can you use place value to convert a fraction to a decimal?

• When the numerator is a multiple of 10

• When the fraction is improper

• When the denominator is a multiple of 10

• When both numerator and denominator are even

What is the decimal representation of 35 hundredths?

• 0.35

• 3.5

• 0.035

• 35.0

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal when the denominator is not a multiple of 10?

• By subtracting the numerator from the denominator

• By adding the numerator and denominator

• By using division

• By multiplying the numerator by 10

What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

• 0.85

• 0.625

• 0.75

• 0.58

In the example of 3/10, what is the decimal representation?

• 0.03

• 3.0

• 30.0

• 0.3

How do you adjust a fraction like 4/50 to use place value for conversion?

• Subtract 10 from the numerator

• Add 10 to the denominator

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 2

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 2

What is the decimal form of 7/8?

• 0.87

• 0.78

• 0.875

• 0.88

What is the decimal representation of 25/200?

• 0.125

• 0.0125

• 0.25

• 0.0025

Which method would you use to convert 9/20 to a decimal?

• Multiplication

• Division

• Place value

• Subtraction