Converting Fractions to Decimals

Miss Dupakowski explains how to convert fractions to decimals using division. She provides five examples, including simple fractions like 1/2 and 5/6, and mixed numbers like 1 1/5 and 5 7/8. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator, and for mixed numbers, adding the whole number part to the decimal result. Repeating decimals are also discussed, with an example of 5/6.

What does the fraction bar signify in mathematical operations?

• Subtraction

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Division

How do you convert the fraction 1/2 into a decimal?

• 0.2

• 0.5

• 2.0

• 1.5

What operation is used to convert fractions to decimals?

• Division

• Addition

• Multiplication

• Subtraction

What is the decimal representation of 5/6?

• 0.65

• 0.75

• 0.85

• 0.833...

What type of decimal does 5/6 represent?

• Terminating decimal

• Non-repeating decimal

• Repeating decimal

• None of the above

What symbol is used to indicate a repeating sequence in a decimal?

• Bar over the digits

• Parentheses ()

• Dash (-)

• Asterisk (*)

How is the decimal for 33/100 represented?

• 0.033

• 33

• 3.3

• 0.33

What is the decimal form of the mixed number 1 and 1/5?

• 1.15

• 1.2

• 1.5

• 1.1

In the mixed number 5 and 7/8, what is the decimal part?

• 0.857

• 0.75

• 0.78

• 0.875

What is the complete decimal conversion of the mixed number 5 and 7/8?

• 5.75

• 5.78

• 5.857

• 5.875