Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions into decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. It uses a horse and rider analogy to help understand which number goes inside the division house. The tutorial also covers converting mixed numbers into decimals by placing the whole number to the left of the decimal and converting the fractional part. It provides step-by-step examples and checks for equivalency between fractions and decimals.

What is the six-word rule for converting fractions to decimals?

• Multiply top number by bottom number

• Divide top number by bottom number

• Add top number to bottom number

• Subtract top number from bottom number

In the horse-rider analogy, which number goes inside the house?

• Neither number

• Both numbers

• The rider (top number)

• The horse (bottom number)

What is the decimal equivalent of 4/5?

• 1.2

• 0.4

• 0.5

• 0.8

How do you read the decimal 0.8 properly?

• Zero and eight hundredths

• Zero point eight

• Zero and eight thousandths

• Zero and eight tenths

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to a decimal?

• Multiply the whole number

• Subtract the fractional part from the whole number

• Divide the fractional part

• Add the whole number to the fractional part

In the example of 33 and 17/20, what is the whole number part?

• 50

• 17

• 20

• 33

When converting 17/20 to a decimal, what is the first step after placing 17 inside the house?

• Add a zero after the decimal point

• Multiply by 2

• Subtract 20 from 17

• Divide 20 by 17

How many times does 20 go into 170?

• 7 times

• 8 times

• 10 times

• 9 times

What is the decimal equivalent of 17/20?

• 0.75

• 0.90

• 0.80

• 0.85

How do you read the decimal 0.85 properly?

• Zero point eighty-five

• Zero and eighty-five tenths

• Zero and eighty-five hundredths

• Zero and eighty-five thousandths