Converting Numbers to Fractions

The video tutorial explains how to convert 175,000 into a fraction. It begins by placing the number over 1 to form a fraction, then multiplies both the numerator and denominator by 1,000 to remove the decimal. The resulting fraction is then reduced by dividing both sides by 25, resulting in the final fraction. The video concludes with a reminder to be kind.

What is the first step in converting 175,000 into a fraction?

• Divide by 25

• Place it over one

• Multiply by 1,000

• Add 1 to it

Why do we multiply both the numerator and denominator by 1,000?

• To change the fraction to a percentage

• To simplify the fraction

• To eliminate the decimal

• To make the fraction larger

After multiplying by 1,000, what is the new numerator?

• 1,750

• 1,750,000

• 175

• 17,500

What number is used to simplify the fraction 175/1,000?

• 5

• 10

• 50

• 25

What is the final simplified fraction of 175,000?

• 35/200

• 74/100

• 17/50

• 7/40