Converting Fractions to Decimals with Desmos

Converting Fractions to Decimals with Desmos

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jackson Turner

FREE Resource

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator. It also covers using the A to B button to handle mixed numbers, emphasizing the need to add a plus sign for correct computation. Lastly, it discusses repeating decimals, illustrating how certain fractions result in digits that repeat indefinitely.

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7 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Add the numerator and the denominator

Multiply the numerator by the denominator

Divide the numerator by the denominator

Subtract the denominator from the numerator

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which button is used to convert mixed numbers to decimals?

E to F button

G to H button

A to B button

C to D button

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you do if the A to B button does not work for a mixed number?

Insert a minus sign

Insert a division sign

Insert a plus sign

Insert a multiplication sign

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you handle a mixed number when converting to a decimal?

Multiply the whole number by the fraction

Subtract the fraction from the whole number

Divide the whole number by the fraction

Add the whole number and the fraction

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a repeating decimal?

A decimal where the digits repeat indefinitely

A decimal that has no digits

A decimal that ends after a few digits

A decimal that changes digits randomly

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following fractions will result in a repeating decimal?

1/5

1/4

1/3

1/2

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the repeating digit when 1 is divided by 3?

2

1

4

3