Understanding Fractions from Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert the decimal 65.00 into a fraction. It begins by placing the decimal over one and then moves the decimal point to the right by multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 100, resulting in the fraction 65/100. The tutorial then demonstrates how to simplify this fraction by finding the greatest common factor, which is 5, and dividing both the numerator and denominator by this factor. The simplified fraction is 13/20. The video concludes with a motivational message about kindness.

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

• Add zeroes to the decimal

• Place the decimal over one

• Multiply the decimal by 10

• Divide the decimal by 100

How do you move the decimal point to the right in a fraction?

• By subtracting from the numerator

• By dividing by 10

• By adding zeroes

• By multiplying the numerator and denominator by 100

What is the result of multiplying 1 by 100 in the conversion process?

• 100

• 1000

• 1

• 10

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify 65/100?

• 10

• 20

• 5

• 13

What is the simplified form of 65/100?

• 20/13

• 13/20

• 65/10

• 5/13