Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert the fraction 7/8 into a decimal by performing long division. It begins by equating 7/8 to 7 divided by 8 and sets up the division with a decimal point, as the result is less than 1. The tutorial then walks through the long division process, ensuring to track the decimal point, and concludes with the final result of 0.875.

What is the main goal of the video?

• To teach subtraction of fractions.

• To demonstrate addition of fractions.

• To show how to convert 7/8 into a decimal.

• To explain how to multiply fractions.

What is the first step in converting 7/8 to a decimal?

• Multiplying the fractions.

• Adding the fractions.

• Subtracting the fractions.

• Dividing 7 by 8.

Why is a decimal point added in the division process?

• To convert the fraction to a whole number.

• Because the value is less than 1.

• To make the division easier.

• Because the value is greater than 1.

What is the result of 8 times 8 in the division process?

• 56

• 64

• 70

• 40

What is the remainder when 70 is subtracted by 64?

• 2

• 6

• 4

• 8

How many times does 8 go into 60?

• 7 times

• 5 times

• 8 times

• 6 times

What is the result of 7 times 8?

• 54

• 58

• 56

• 60

What is the final quotient when 8 goes into 40?

• 6 times

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 7 times

What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

• 0.875

• 0.857

• 0.785

• 0.758

Why is a leading 0 added before the decimal point in the final answer?

• To avoid confusion with whole numbers.

• To indicate the decimal point clearly.

• To make it look better.

• To follow mathematical conventions.