Converting Fractions to Decimals

The video tutorial explains how to convert the fraction 3/8 into a decimal. It begins by demonstrating the conversion using a calculator, resulting in 0.375. The tutorial then provides a detailed longhand method, showing the division process step-by-step. Finally, it verifies the result by multiplying the decimal by the denominator to check if it matches the numerator, confirming the accuracy of the conversion.

What fraction is being converted into a decimal in this video?

• 3/8

• 1/2

• 5/6

• 7/9

What is the decimal equivalent of 3/8 when calculated using a calculator?

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.375

• 0.875

What is the first step in the longhand division method for converting 3/8 to a decimal?

• Add 8 to 3

• Multiply 3 by 8

• Divide 3 by 8

• Subtract 8 from 3

In the longhand method, what do you do after realizing 8 does not go into 3?

• Add 3 to 8

• Add a decimal point and a zero

• Multiply by 10

• Subtract 3 from 8

What is the result of 3 times 8 in the longhand division process?

• 36

• 30

• 24

• 18

After subtracting 24 from 30, what is the remainder?

• 6

• 5

• 4

• 7

What is the next step after getting a remainder of 6 in the division process?

• Bring down a zero

• Subtract 6 from 8

• Add a decimal point

• Multiply by 8

What is the result of 8 times 7 in the division process?

• 54

• 48

• 64

• 56

What is the remainder after subtracting 56 from 60?

• 5

• 2

• 3

• 4

What is the final step in the longhand division to get the decimal?

• Divide 40 by 8

• Subtract 4 from 8

• Add a zero

• Multiply by 8