Converting Mixed Numbers to Decimals

This video tutorial explains how to convert mixed numbers into decimals using long division. It provides step-by-step examples, including three and two-fifths, five and one-fourth, nine and seven-eighths, and four and one-third. The video demonstrates the process of converting the fractional part of mixed numbers into decimals, highlighting the use of long division and addressing repeating decimals.

What is the first step in converting a mixed number to a decimal?

• Convert the fraction to a decimal using long division.

• Subtract the fraction from the whole number.

• Add the whole number and the fraction directly.

• Multiply the whole number by the fraction.

How many times does 5 go into 20 when converting 2/5 to a decimal?

• 2 times

• 5 times

• 4 times

• 3 times

What is the decimal equivalent of 3 and 2/5?

• 3.2

• 3.5

• 3.4

• 3.25

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.25

• 0.4

• 0.2

• 0.5

What is the decimal value of 5 and 1/4?

• 5.4

• 5.25

• 5.2

• 5.5

How many times does 8 go into 70 when converting 7/8 to a decimal?

• 7 times

• 8 times

• 9 times

• 6 times

What is the decimal equivalent of 9 and 7/8?

• 9.95

• 9.75

• 9.85

• 9.875

What is the repeating decimal for 1/3?

• 0.3

• 0.333

• 0.33

• 0.3333

What is the decimal value of 4 and 1/3?

• 4.3333

• 4.333

• 4.33

• 4.3

Which of the following mixed numbers converts to a repeating decimal?

• 3 and 2/5

• 5 and 1/4

• 9 and 7/8

• 4 and 1/3