Converting Fractions to Decimals

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert between fractions and decimals. The tutorial covers converting fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator and converting decimals to fractions using place value. Examples include converting 1/4 to 0.25 and 0.7 to 7/10. The video also discusses rounding decimals when they do not terminate and simplifying fractions. The tutorial aims to help viewers understand the equivalence between fractions and decimals and how to perform conversions accurately.

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

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

When converting 1/4 to a decimal, what is the result of dividing 10 by 4?

• 1

• 2

• 2.5

• 3

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.25

• 0.75

• 0.125

• 0.5

How many whole groups of 16 are there in 50 when converting 5/16 to a decimal?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the decimal representation of 5/16?

• 0.125

• 0.5

• 0.625

• 0.3125

What is the fraction form of the decimal 0.7?

• 1/7

• 70/100

• 7/10

• 7/100

Which place value determines the denominator when converting 0.07 to a fraction?

• Tenths

• Ones

• Hundredths

• Thousandths

What is the simplified fraction form of 0.55?

• 5/10

• 55/100

• 1/2

• 11/20

How do you simplify the fraction 4/10 in the mixed number 2.4?

• Multiply by 4

• Multiply by 2

• Divide by 2

• Divide by 4

What is the simplified form of the mixed number 2.4?

• 2 and 1/5

• 2 and 2/5

• 2 and 3/5

• 2 and 4/5