Converting Decimals to Fractions

The video tutorial teaches students how to convert decimals to fractions. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by step-by-step examples of converting specific decimals (0.36, 0.6, 0.4, 0.45, and 0.375) into fractions. The process involves writing the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000, and then simplifying the fraction. The tutorial emphasizes understanding place value and finding the highest common factor for simplification. The video concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

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

• Find the highest common factor

• Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000

• Multiply the decimal by 100

• Divide the decimal by 10

What is 0.36 as a fraction in simplest form?

• 36/100

• 9/25

• 3/10

• 18/50

What is the highest common factor of 36 and 100?

• 4

• 8

• 6

• 2

What is 0.6 as a fraction in simplest form?

• 2/3

• 1/2

• 6/10

• 3/5

What is the simplified form of 4/10?

• 3/5

• 2/5

• 4/5

• 1/5

What is 0.45 as a fraction in simplest form?

• 3/5

• 9/20

• 1/2

• 45/100

What is the fraction form of 0.375?

• 3/4

• 3/5

• 3/10

• 3/8

What is the largest number that divides evenly into both 375 and 1000?

• 10

• 5

• 50

• 25

What is the simplified form of 15/40?

• 3/5

• 3/10

• 3/4

• 3/8

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

• Multiply the fraction by 10

• Divide the fraction by 10

• Simplify the fraction

• Add the fraction to 1