Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions into decimals using long division. It covers simple fractions, complex fractions, mixed numbers, and improper fractions, providing step-by-step examples for each type. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the relationship between fractions and decimals and offers practical tips for performing long division accurately.

What is the result when a regular fraction is converted to a decimal?

• Less than one

• Cannot be determined

• Greater than one

• Equal to one

Which method is used to convert a fraction to a decimal?

• Long division

• Multiplication

• Addition

• Subtraction

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 2/5?

• 0.6

• 0.5

• 0.4

• 0.2

When converting 5/8 to a decimal, what is the first step after setting up the division?

• Divide the dividend by the divisor

• Multiply the divisor by 10

• Subtract the divisor from the dividend

• Add a zero to the dividend

What is the decimal representation of 5/8?

• 0.75

• 0.5

• 0.6

• 0.625

In a mixed number, what should be done with the whole number part when converting to a decimal?

• Multiply it by the fraction part

• Ignore it

• Add it to the fraction part

• Bring it to the front of the decimal

What is the decimal equivalent of the mixed number 2 6/8?

• 2.6

• 2.8

• 2.5

• 2.75

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

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

What is the decimal equivalent of the improper fraction 8/5?

• 1.7

• 1.6

• 1.5

• 1.4

When converting fractions to decimals, what indicates that the process is complete?

• The divisor is larger than the dividend

• The quotient is greater than one

• The dividend is zero

• The remainder is zero