Converting Between Fractions and Decimals

This video tutorial covers the process of converting fractions to decimals and vice versa. It begins with an introduction to the lesson's objectives, followed by detailed steps and examples for converting fractions into decimals. The tutorial explains the roles of numerators and denominators in fractions and provides a method for converting decimals back into fractions. The lesson concludes with practice problems to reinforce the concepts taught.

What is the main objective of today's lesson?

• Learning to multiply and divide fractions

• Learning to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa

• Learning to add and subtract fractions

• Learning to solve algebraic equations

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

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How do you convert the fraction 1/2 to a decimal?

• Subtract 1 from 2

• Add 1 and 2

• Divide 1 by 2

• Multiply 1 by 2

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.33 repeating

• 0.75

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

If a fraction has a numerator larger than the denominator, what can be said about its decimal equivalent?

• It will be a repeating decimal

• It will be equal to 1

• It will be less than 1

• It will be greater than 1

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.75

• 1.25

What is the first step in converting a decimal to a fraction?

• Divide the decimal by 1

• Subtract 1 from the decimal

• Multiply the decimal by 10

• Add 1 to the decimal

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Why do we avoid having a decimal inside a fraction?

• It makes the fraction more difficult to use

• It makes the fraction larger

• It makes the fraction more accurate

• It makes the fraction easier to use

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

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How do you convert 0.7 to a fraction?

• Write it as 0.7/1 and add 10 to both numerator and denominator

• Write it as 0.7/1 and multiply both numerator and denominator by 10

• Write it as 0.7/1 and subtract 10 from both numerator and denominator

• Write it as 0.7/1 and divide both numerator and denominator by 10

What is the fraction equivalent of 0.25?

• 1/2

• 1/4

• 2/5

• 3/4

What is the final step in converting a decimal to a fraction?

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Divide the numerator and denominator by 10 until all numbers are whole

• Multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 until all numbers are whole

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1