Converting Decimals to Fractions

The video tutorial from Mumu Math and Science explains how to convert the decimal number 225,000 into a fraction. It begins by placing the number over 1 and moving the decimal point three places to the right, resulting in 225 over 1,000. The tutorial then demonstrates how to reduce this fraction by dividing both the numerator and the denominator by 25, simplifying it to 9 over 40. The video concludes with a brief recap and thanks to the viewers.

What is the first step in converting 225,000 into a fraction?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 100

• Place it over 1

• Place it over 10

How many places do you move the decimal to the right in 225,000?

• 2 places

• 4 places

• 3 places

• 1 place

What should you do to the denominator after moving the decimal?

• Multiply by 10

• Divide by 10

• Subtract three zeros

• Add three zeros

What is the greatest common divisor used to reduce 225/1,000?

• 50

• 5

• 10

• 25

What is the final reduced fraction of 225,000?

• 45/200

• 9/40

• 90/400

• 18/80