Converting Fractions to Decimals: A Comprehensive Overview

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions to decimals using long division. It covers the steps of dividing, multiplying, subtracting, and bringing down numbers. The tutorial also distinguishes between terminating and repeating decimals, providing examples and methods to represent repeating decimals. The lesson concludes with a recap of the conversion process and encourages viewers to subscribe for more lessons.

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

• Multiply the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add a decimal point

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

Where does the numerator go in the long division setup?

• Above the division bar

• Below the division bar

• Outside the division bar

• Inside the division bar

What do you do after dividing in long division?

• Subtract

• Bring down

• Add

• Multiply

Why can you add a decimal and zeros during long division?

• It helps in multiplication

• It does not change the value of the number

• It makes the division easier

• It changes the value of the number

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

• 0.25

• 0.1

• 0.2

• 0.5

What is a terminating decimal?

• A decimal that has no pattern

• A decimal that ends

• A decimal that is infinite

• A decimal that repeats

Which of the following is an example of a terminating decimal?

• 0.333...

• 0.5

• 0.666...

• 0.123123...

How can repeating decimals be represented?

• With a repeating bar or three dots

• With a comma

• With a semicolon

• With a hyphen

What is the key difference between terminating and repeating decimals?

• Terminating decimals are longer

• Terminating decimals end, repeating decimals do not

• Terminating decimals are infinite

• Repeating decimals are shorter

What is the quotient in long division?

• The number being divided

• The result of the division

• The remainder

• The number doing the dividing