Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial teaches how to convert fractions into decimals by understanding that a fraction symbol is equivalent to a division symbol. It provides step-by-step examples, such as converting 5/8 and 9/10 into decimals, and offers guided and independent practice exercises to reinforce the concept. The tutorial emphasizes writing the division in the order it is read and using place value to complete the conversion process.

What is the relationship between a fraction symbol and a division symbol?

• A fraction symbol is the same as a division symbol.

• They are completely different.

• A division symbol is used only in multiplication.

• A fraction symbol is used only in addition.

How do you write 5/8 as a decimal?

• 0.8

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 0.625

What is the first step in converting 5/8 to a decimal?

• Multiply 5 by 8

• Divide 5 by 8

• Subtract 8 from 5

• Add 5 and 8

What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

• 0.8

• 0.625

• 0.5

• 0.75

What is 9/10 as a decimal?

• 0.9

• 0.91

• 0.09

• 0.19

When converting 9/10 to a decimal, where do you place the 9?

• Above the division symbol

• Below the division symbol

• Inside the division symbol

• Outside the division symbol

What is 7/10 as a decimal?

• 0.77

• 0.07

• 0.17

• 0.7

What is 2/16 as a decimal?

• 0.0125

• 0.125

• 0.25

• 0.75

What is 3/24 as a decimal?

• 0.0125

• 0.25

• 0.75

• 0.125

What is 3/15 as a decimal?

• 0.02

• 0.2

• 0.22

• 0.12