Metric Conversion Concepts and Unit Fractions

This video tutorial covers metric conversions involving length using unit fractions. It demonstrates how to convert 235 centimeters to meters, 1.3 kilometers to meters, 4687 millimeters to meters, and 89 meters to centimeters. Each conversion is explained step-by-step, emphasizing the use of unit fractions to simplify and convert units effectively.

What is the first step in converting 235 centimeters to meters using unit fractions?

• Multiply 235 by 100.

• Divide 235 by 10.

• Write 235 centimeters as a fraction with a denominator of one.

• Convert 235 centimeters directly to kilometers.

How many centimeters are there in one meter?

• 1000

• 100

• 10000

• 10

What is the unit fraction used to convert kilometers to meters?

• 10 meters over 1 kilometer

• 1 kilometer over 1000 meters

• 1000 meters over 1 kilometer

• 1 meter over 100 centimeters

How many meters are there in 1.3 kilometers?

• 1300

• 13

• 130

• 13000

What is the first conversion step when converting millimeters to meters?

• Convert millimeters directly to meters.

• Convert millimeters to centimeters.

• Convert millimeters to kilometers.

• Convert millimeters to inches.

How many millimeters are there in one centimeter?

• 10

• 1000

• 1

• 100

What is the final step in converting 4687 millimeters to meters?

• Divide by 1000.

• Multiply by 100.

• Add 1000.

• Subtract 100.

What is the unit fraction used to convert meters to centimeters?

• 10 centimeters over 1 meter

• 100 centimeters over 1 meter

• 1 meter over 100 centimeters

• 1 centimeter over 10 meters

How many centimeters are there in 89 meters?

• 8900

• 890

• 89

• 89000

What is the purpose of using unit fractions in metric conversions?

• To simplify the conversion process by canceling out units.

• To increase the number of units.

• To convert units to imperial measurements.

• To make the conversion process more complex.