Converting Rational Numbers to Decimals

This lesson explains rational numbers as fractions and demonstrates converting them to decimals using long division. It emphasizes that the sign of a fraction is retained in its decimal form. An example of converting -5/8 to a decimal is provided, illustrating the process and confirming the negative sign in the result. The lesson concludes with a recap of the conversion process.

How do you convert the fraction -5/8 to its decimal equivalent?

Summarize what you learned about converting rational numbers in this lesson.