Division and Decimal Conversion Concepts

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 7/8 into a decimal. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator, setting up the division, and performing the calculations step-by-step. The video guides viewers through the division process, including handling remainders and bringing down zeros, until reaching a final result of 0.875. The tutorial concludes with a summary of the conversion process.

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

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

When setting up the division for 7/8, what do you do after realizing 8 does not fit into 7?

• Multiply 7 by 8

• Add a decimal and a zero to the dividend

• Add a zero to the numerator

• Subtract 8 from 7

How many whole groups of 8 fit into 70?

• 6

• 9

• 8

• 7

What is the result of multiplying 8 by 8 in the division process?

• 72

• 64

• 56

• 80

After subtracting 64 from 70, what is the next step?

• Bring down another zero

• Multiply by 7

• Divide by 8 again

• Add 8 to the result

How many times does 8 fit into 60?

• 5

• 7

• 6

• 8

What is the result of multiplying 7 by 8 in the division process?

• 58

• 60

• 54

• 56

What is the next step after subtracting 56 from 60?

• Add another zero

• Multiply by 5

• Divide by 8

• Subtract 4

How many times does 8 fit into 40?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

What is the final decimal equivalent of 7/8?

• 0.758

• 0.857

• 0.785

• 0.875