Converting Fractions to Decimals through Long Division

Miss Ewell explains how to convert fractions to decimals using long division. She introduces different ways to represent division and provides examples, such as converting 1/8 and 2/3 into decimals. The video also covers repeating decimals and how to denote them using a bar notation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of practice in mastering these concepts.

What is the divisor in the division of 12 by 4?

• 16

• 4

• 12

• 3

What symbol is used to represent division on a computer?

• *

• /

• -

• +

In the example of 1/8, what is the initial decimal conversion before adding zeros?

• 1

• 0

• 0.01

• 0.1

How many times does 8 go into 40 in the example of converting 1/8?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 7

What is the decimal representation of 1/8?

• 1.25

• 0.125

• 0.0125

• 12.5

What notation is used to indicate a repeating decimal for the number 0.77777?

• Bar over the number

• Asterisk

• Exclamation mark

• Underline

In the example of 2/3, what repeating pattern is observed in the decimal conversion?

• 0.6

• 0.66

• 0.666

• 0.6666

What is the correct representation of two-thirds as a repeating decimal?

• 0.6

• 0.6666

• 0.66

• 0.666

How is the repeating part of a decimal indicated in notation?

• Italicizing the repeating digits

• Enclosing the digits in parentheses

• Using a dot above the repeating digits

• Using a bar above the repeating digits

What is the result of dividing 20 by 3 in the context of converting 2/3 to a decimal?

• 6.666

• 6.6

• 6

• 18