Converting Decimals to Fractions

This video tutorial from M Math and Science explains how to convert the decimal 15.00 to a fraction. The process involves placing the decimal over one, moving the decimal to the right to make it a whole number, and multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 100. The fraction is then simplified by dividing by the greatest common factor, resulting in the simplest form of 3/20. The video concludes with a motivational message about kindness.

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

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

• Place the decimal over one

• Add a zero to the decimal

Why do we move the decimal to the right when converting to a fraction?

• To make it a whole number

• To make it a smaller number

• To add more decimal places

• To make it a negative number

What do you multiply the fraction by to move the decimal two places to the right?

• 10

• 100

• 1000

• 5

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify the fraction 15/100?

• 3

• 10

• 5

• 15

What is the simplified form of the fraction 15/100?

• 5/15

• 15/100

• 3/20

• 1/5

Why is 3 considered a prime number in the context of simplifying fractions?

• It is a multiple of 5

• It has only one factor

• It is an even number

• It has only two factors: 1 and itself