Converting Between Fractions and Decimals

Why is it important to master division when converting fractions to decimals?

• Because decimals are easier to understand than fractions.

• Because converting fractions to decimals involves division.

• Because fractions are always larger than decimals.

• Because division is not used in converting fractions to decimals.

What is the first step in converting the fraction 1/2 to a decimal?

• Multiply the numerator by 2.

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator.

• Divide the numerator by the denominator.

• Add a zero to the numerator.

When converting 1/2 to a decimal, what do you do if the divisor does not go into the dividend?

• Add a zero to the dividend and a decimal point.

• Divide the divisor by the dividend.

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend.

• Multiply the dividend by 2.

How do you determine the place value of a decimal when converting it to a fraction?

• By counting the number of digits after the decimal point.

• By dividing the decimal by 100.

• By multiplying the decimal by 10.

• By adding the digits before the decimal point.

What is the fraction form of the decimal 0.32?

• 3/2

• 32/100

• 32/10

• 3/10

How do you convert a decimal with a whole number, like 1.63, into a fraction?

• Divide the decimal part by the whole number.

• Ignore the whole number and convert the decimal part only.

• Convert the whole number and decimal part separately, then combine.

• Multiply the whole number by 100.

What is the fraction form of 1.63?

• 1 63/10

• 1 63/100

• 163/10

• 163/100

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3?

• 0.7

• 0.666...

• 0.67

• 0.66

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.4

• 0.3

• 0.2

• 0.25

How do you indicate a repeating decimal, like 0.666...?

• By writing it as 0.666.

• By placing a line over the repeating digit.

• By rounding it to the nearest whole number.

• By writing it as a fraction.