Converting Fractions to Decimals: A Comprehensive Review

This video tutorial explains how to convert between fractions and decimals. It covers the process of simplifying fractions, dividing the numerator by the denominator to convert to decimals, and using place value to convert decimals back to fractions. The tutorial includes several examples, demonstrating both straightforward and more complex conversions, including repeating decimals. The goal is to show that fractions and decimals represent equal parts of the same whole.

What is the main goal of this video?

• To learn how to multiply decimals

• To understand how to convert between fractions and decimals

• To understand the concept of whole numbers

• To learn how to add fractions

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

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Simplify the fraction if possible

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

When converting a decimal to a fraction, what determines the denominator?

• The whole number part

• The number of decimal places

• The numerator

• The place value of the decimal

What is 0.05 as a fraction?

• 1/10

• 1/20

• 5/100

• 5/10

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

• 0.2

• 0.5

• 0.25

• 0.75

How do you simplify 36/100?

• 18/50

• 9/25

• 12/25

• 6/25

What is the simplified form of 0.85 as a fraction?

• 17/25

• 8/5

• 85/100

• 17/20

What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

• 0.4

• 0.2

• 0.5

• 0.6

What is 3/5 as a decimal?

• 0.3

• 0.8

• 0.5

• 0.6

What is the simplified form of 12/100?

• 3/25

• 2/25

• 1/8

• 6/50