Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert fractions with denominators of 10, 100, or 1000 into decimals. It introduces base 10 fractions and demonstrates two methods for conversion: using a place value chart and moving the decimal point based on the number of zeros in the denominator. Examples include converting 8/10, 57/100, and 652/1000 into decimals. The video concludes by inviting viewers to watch the next part for fractions with different denominators.

What is a base 10 fraction?

• A fraction with a numerator of 10

• A fraction with a denominator of 5

• A fraction with a denominator that is a multiple of 10

• A fraction with a denominator of 2

How do you write 8/10 as a decimal using a place value chart?

• 0.8

• 80.0

• 8.0

• 0.08

What is the first step in the alternative method for converting 8/10 to a decimal?

• Add a zero to the numerator

• Write the numerator

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Write the denominator

How do you place the digits of 57/100 in a place value chart?

• 5 in the tenths column, 7 in the ones column

• 7 in the tenths column, 5 in the ones column

• 7 in the hundredths column, 5 in the tenths column

• 5 in the hundredths column, 7 in the tenths column

In the alternative method, how many places do you move the decimal for 57/100?

• One place to the left

• Two places to the right

• Two places to the left

• One place to the right

Where do you place the digits of 652/1000 in a place value chart?

• 2 in the thousandths, 5 in the hundredths, 6 in the tenths

• 6 in the tenths, 5 in the hundredths, 2 in the thousandths

• 5 in the tenths, 6 in the hundredths, 2 in the thousandths

• 2 in the tenths, 5 in the hundredths, 6 in the thousandths

How many places do you move the decimal for 652/1000 using the alternative method?

• Two places to the right

• Three places to the left

• One place to the left

• Three places to the right

What should you do if a fraction's denominator is not a multiple of 10?

• Multiply the numerator by 10

• Watch part two of the video

• Leave it as a fraction

• Convert it to a base 10 fraction