Division Concepts and Decimal Equivalents

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 1/4 into a decimal. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator, setting up the division, and performing the calculation step-by-step. The video concludes with a recap of the conversion process, resulting in the decimal 0.25.

What is the first step in converting a fraction like 1/4 to a decimal?

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

Why do we add a decimal and a zero when dividing 1 by 4?

• To change the fraction into a percentage

• To allow the division to continue

• To convert the fraction into a whole number

• To make the division easier

When dividing 10 by 4, what is the quotient?

• 4

• 3

• 2

• 1

What do you do after multiplying 2 by 4 in the division process?

• Subtract 8 from 10

• Multiply 8 by 10

• Divide 8 by 10

• Add 8 to 10

What is the next step after getting a remainder of 2 in the division?

• Add another zero and bring it down

• Convert the remainder to a fraction

• Stop the division

• Multiply the remainder by 4

What is the result of dividing 20 by 4?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 3

What is the final decimal equivalent of 1/4?

• 0.30

• 0.25

• 0.20

• 0.15

What does the clean cut zero at the bottom signify in the division process?

• The division is incomplete

• An error in calculation

• The division is complete

• The need for another zero

What is the significance of the decimal 0.25 in the context of the video?

• It is the decimal equivalent of 1/2

• It represents a fraction greater than 1

• It is the decimal equivalent of 1/4

• It is the decimal equivalent of 1/3