Converting Fractions and Decimals

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator.

• Add the numerator and denominator together.

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator.

Convert 1/3 to a decimal.

• 0.33333.....

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.66666.....

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

• 0.2

• 0.4

• 0.6

• 0.8

Convert 1/8 in a decimal

• 0.125

• 0.12

• 0.15

• 0.1

What is the process to simplify a fraction?

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by their least common multiple (LCM).

• Divide the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

• Add the numerator and denominator together.

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator.

Convert 0.08 into a simplified fraction

• 1/12

• 2/25

• 3/40

• 1/20

What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

• Fractions can be converted to decimals and vice versa; they represent the same value in different forms.

• Fractions and decimals are completely unrelated concepts.

• Fractions are always larger than decimals.

• Decimals can only be converted to fractions, not the other way around.

How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

• Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

• Simply write the decimal as a whole number over 1.

• Convert the decimal to a percentage and then write it as a fraction.

• Use a calculator to find the fraction equivalent of the decimal.

Convert 0.25 to a fraction.

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 3/4

• 2/5

What is a mixed number?

• A whole number combined with a proper fraction.

• A number that is only a whole number.

• A fraction that is greater than one.

• A decimal number that is rounded.