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Fractions to Decimals

LINDA HUNDLEY

Created by LINDA HUNDLEY

20 questions

6th Grade

Math

Updated Oct 2026

Fractions to Decimals is a free printable Grade 6 mathematics worksheet that helps students convert fractions into decimal notation and recognize equivalent fraction-decimal representations. Across 20 items, students respond to 5 fill-in-the-blank questions, 14 multiple-choice questions, and 1 multiple-select question. The worksheet applies this skill in numerical expressions and practical contexts, including measurements, distances, elapsed times, money, and lengths. Students also evaluate whether a fraction and decimal are equivalent, identify expressions that represent the same value, distinguish decimal forms with trailing zeros, and select multiple valid representations. An included answer key supports efficient checking, reteaching, independent practice, and assessment of students’ accuracy with decimal place value and equivalence.

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Fractions to Decimals

Total questions: 20

Name
Class
Date
1.

35 = \frac{3}{5}\ =\  

(a)  

2.

1425 =\frac{14}{25}\ =  

a)

0.65

b)

0.56

c)

0.14

d)

0.25

3.

The Siberian Tiger can grow up to 102510\frac{2}{5}    feet long.

Express this length as a decimal.

a)

10.4

b)

10.2

c)

10.5

d)

10.6

4.

The library is   2425\frac{24}{25}  mile away from Jose’s home. Express this distance as a decimal

a)

0.25

b)

0.24

c)

0.96

d)

0.69

5.

Jessie completed   310\frac{3}{10}  of her math homework.

What is the equivalent decimal of this fraction?

a)

0.10

b)

0.33

c)

0.13

d)

0.3

6.

Daniel thinks   78\frac{7}{8}  is the same as 0.78.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

MaryAnn spends 520\frac{5}{20}   of her allowance on clothes.

Is this fraction equal to 0.25?

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which 2 expressions each represent 713\frac{7}{13}  ?

a)
Which 2 expressions each represent ?
b)
Which 2 expressions each represent ?
c)
Which 2 expressions each represent ?
d)
Which 2 expressions each represent ?
9.

4584\frac{5}{8}   =

a)

4.58

b)

4.625

c)

4.85

d)

0.625

10.

4912 =4\frac{9}{12}\ =  4.75

a)

True

b)

False

11.

Amy has 5 yards of border to form 4 sides to make a rectangular garden. Which expression does NOT equal the length of one of these side?

a)

4 ÷ 54\ \div\ 5  

b)
Amy has 5 yards of border to form 4 sides to make a rectangular garden. Which expression does NOT equal the length of one of…
c)

54\frac{5}{4}  

d)

5 ÷ 4 =5\ \div\ 4\ =  

12.

Jackie can run the 100 meter dash in 161216\frac{1}{2}  seconds.

What is this amount in decimal?

a)

16.2

b)

16.5

c)

16.1

d)

16.12

13.

Represent this fraction 67\frac{6}{7}   in 2 ways.

(select two correct answers)

a)

7 ÷ 67\ \div\ 6  

b)

6 ÷ 76\ \div\ 7  

c)
Represent this fraction in 2 ways. (select two correct answers)
d)
Represent this fraction in 2 ways. (select two correct answers)
14.

The Northern Mockingbird can have a wingspan of 123812\frac{3}{8}    inches.

Express this number as a decimal.

a)

12.375

b)

12.735

c)

12.357

d)

12.625

15.

  1215 =\frac{12}{15}\ =  

(a)  

16.

6710 = 7.66\frac{7}{10}\ =\ 7.6  

a)

True

b)

False

17.

25\frac{2}{5}  =

(a)  

18.

5125\frac{1}{2}  =

(a)  

19.

712 7\frac{1}{2}\  =

a)

7.25

b)

7.5

c)

7.2

20.

312\frac{3}{12}  =

(a)  

WaygroundAnswer Key

Fractions to Decimals

Total questions: 20

1.
0.6, .6, .60, 0.60
2.
b)

0.56

3.
a)

10.4

4.
c)

0.96

5.
d)

0.3

6.
b)

False

7.
a)

True

8.
c)
9.
b)

4.625

10.
a)

True

11.
a)

4 ÷ 54\ \div\ 5  

12.
b)

16.5

13.
b)

6 ÷ 76\ \div\ 7  

, c)
14.
a)

12.375

15.
0.8, .8, .80, 0.80
16.
b)

False

17.
0.4, 0.40, .4, .40
18.
5.5, 5.50
19.
b)

7.5

20.
0.25, .25

FAQs

What does the Fractions to Decimals worksheet cover?

This Grade 6 worksheet practices converting fractions to decimals and identifying equivalent representations through 5 fill-in-the-blank, 14 multiple-choice, and 1 multiple-select item. Students apply the skill to numerical expressions and contexts involving measurements, distances, money, and time, while also evaluating equivalence and recognizing forms such as decimals with trailing zeros.

How can I use this worksheet to teach converting fractions to decimals?

First model how a fraction’s value can be represented in decimal notation, then solve one numerical example and one measurement or money context aloud. Have students explain why two decimal forms can represent the same value before completing the worksheet’s true-or-false, expression, fill-in-the-blank, and select-two items; use their explanations to address place-value reasoning rather than answer guessing.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this fractions-to-decimals worksheet?

Watch for students treating equivalent decimals with trailing zeros as different values, misreading the decimal place in measurement and time contexts, or selecting an expression that represents the value when the question asks for one that does not. In the multiple-select item, students may also choose only one valid representation instead of checking for two.

How do I assign and grade the Fractions to Decimals worksheet?

Wayground provides this worksheet as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz, and it includes a complete answer key for checking all 20 items. Printable submissions can be graded by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital quiz supports online assignment and review.

How can I differentiate this Fractions to Decimals worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or font size so the decimal expressions, answer choices, and fill-in-the-blank items are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when appropriate for students working through the fraction-to-decimal tasks.

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