Converting fractions to decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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0.8333... (repeating)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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0.5

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0.3333... (repeating)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

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0.2222... (repeating)

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What does it mean if a decimal is repeating?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal fraction that eventually repeats the same sequence of digits indefinitely.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How can you identify if a fraction is greater than or less than 1?

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If the numerator is greater than the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1. If the numerator is less than the denominator, it is less than 1.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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