Converting Decimals to Fractions: A Step-by-Step Guide

This video tutorial explains how to convert decimals to fractions by understanding decimal units such as tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. The instructor provides a detailed example of converting 0.35 into a fraction, demonstrating the process of identifying the decimal's last unit, forming a fraction, and simplifying it to its lowest terms. The video concludes with a brief mention of additional resources for further practice.

Why is it important to have your units memorized when converting decimals to fractions?

• It is a school rule.

• It is required for all math problems.

• It makes the process more fun.

• It helps in quick conversion.

What is the first unit to the right of the decimal point called?

• Hundredths

• Tenths

• Ones

• Thousandths

Which unit is two places to the right of the decimal point?

• Tenths

• Thousandths

• Millionths

• Hundredths

In the example 0.35, what is the last unit to the right of the decimal?

• Ones

• Thousandths

• Hundredths

• Tenths

How many hundredths are there in the decimal 0.35?

• 3

• 5

• 35

• 50

What is the fraction form of the decimal 0.35 before simplification?

• 3.5/10

• 35/100

• 0.35/1

• 35/10

What is the simplified form of the fraction 35/100?

• 1/2

• 3/5

• 7/20

• 5/10

What is the first step in simplifying the fraction 35/100?

• Subtract 5 from both numerator and denominator

• Add 5 to both numerator and denominator

• Multiply both numerator and denominator by 5

• Divide both numerator and denominator by 5

What is 35 divided by 5?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What is 100 divided by 5?

• 30

• 25

• 20

• 15