Converting Decimals and Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions to decimals and then to percentages. It covers the division method for converting fractions to decimals and provides two methods for converting decimals to percentages: rewriting as a fraction with a denominator of 100 and a shortcut method of moving the decimal point. The tutorial includes examples with fractions 3/8, 7/4, and mixed numbers, demonstrating the conversion process step-by-step.

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

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/8?

• 0.37

• 0.375

• 0.38

• 0.35

How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

• Multiply the whole number by the denominator and add the numerator

• Add the whole number to the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the whole number

What is the shortcut method for converting a decimal to a percentage?

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Move the decimal point one place to the left

What is the percentage equivalent of the decimal 0.375?

• 375%

• 0.375%

• 3.75%

• 37.5%

What is the percentage equivalent of the decimal 1.75?

• 17.5%

• 0.175%

• 175%

• 1.75%

What is the percentage equivalent of the decimal 2.6?

• 0.26%

• 260%

• 2.6%

• 26%

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When converting a decimal to a percentage using the fraction method, what should the denominator be?

• 100

• 1

• 1000

• 10

What is the first step in the fraction method for converting decimals to percentages?

• Add a percent sign

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Multiply the decimal by 100

• Write the decimal as a fraction

In the shortcut method, what do you do after moving the decimal point two places to the right?

• Add a percent sign

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

• Subtract 1