Converting Decimals to Fractions

The video tutorial from Mumu Math and Science demonstrates how to convert the decimal 625,000 into a fraction. It begins by placing the number over 1 and then converting it to a whole number by moving the decimal three places to the right, multiplying both the numerator and denominator by 1,000. The fraction is then simplified by dividing by the greatest common factor, 125, resulting in the fraction 5/8. The video concludes with a reminder about the importance of kindness.

What is the first step in converting 625,000 into a fraction?

• Place it over 1

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 100

• Add 1 to it

How many places do you move the decimal to convert 625,000 into a whole number?

• One place

• Two places

• Three places

• Four places

What number do you multiply by to move the decimal three places?

• 100,000

• 10,000

• 1,000

• 100

What is the greatest common factor used to simplify the fraction 625/1,000?

• 100

• 50

• 25

• 125

What is the final reduced fraction of 625,000?

• 7/8

• 8/8

• 6/8

• 5/8