Converting Decimals to Fractions

In this video, the process of converting 125,000 to a fraction is explained. The instructor begins by placing 125,000 over one and moves the decimal three places to the right by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 1,000. This results in the fraction 125/1,000. The fraction is then simplified by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 25, resulting in 5/40. Further simplification by dividing by 5 gives the final fraction of 1/8. The video concludes with a reminder to be kind.

What is the first step in converting 125,000 to a fraction?

• Place it over 10

• Place it over 100

• Place it over 1

• Place it over 1,000

How many places do you need to move the decimal to the right for 125,000?

• 3 places

• 2 places

• 1 place

• 4 places

What do you multiply the numerator and denominator by to move the decimal point?

• 10

• 100

• 10,000

• 1,000

Which number is used to initially simplify the fraction 125/1,000?

• 15

• 25

• 10

• 5

After dividing by 25, what is the next number used to simplify the fraction?

• 10

• 5

• 3

• 2

What is the final simplified fraction of 125,000?

• 8/5

• 1/8

• 8/1

• 5/8