Converting Fractions to Decimals with Long Division

What is the first step in converting a fraction to a decimal using long division?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

In the example of dividing 82.56 by 4, how many ten-dollar bills does each person get?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

When dividing 82.56 by 4, what do you do if you can't equally share the one-dollar bills?

• Convert them into dimes

• Convert them into pennies

• Convert them into quarters

• Convert them into nickels

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 4/5?

• 0.2

• 0.4

• 0.6

• 0.8

Why is the quotient of 4/5 less than 1?

• Because the numerator is greater than the denominator

• Because the numerator is less than the denominator

• Because the denominator is less than the numerator

• Because the numerator is equal to the denominator

What is the decimal equivalent of 19/20?

• 0.85

• 0.55

• 0.45

• 0.95

How do you convert a negative fraction to a decimal?

• Divide the fraction by -1 and then convert

• Multiply the fraction by -1 and then convert

• Convert as usual and then add a negative sign

• Ignore the negative sign and convert as usual

What is the decimal equivalent of -9/20?

• -0.55

• -0.45

• -0.65

• -0.75

What is the repeating decimal representation of 1/3?

• 0.3

• 0.33

• 0.333

• 0.333...

How is a repeating decimal indicated in mathematical notation?

• With a star next to the repeating digit

• With parentheses around the repeating digit

• With a dot over the repeating digit

• With a bar over the repeating digit