Converting Fractions to Decimals and Percents

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

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Use long division

• Add trailing zeros

• Multiply by 100

What fraction is used as an example in the video?

• 2/5

• 7/8

• 3/4

• 5/6

What is the purpose of adding trailing zeros in long division?

• To simplify the fraction

• To make the division easier

• To ensure there is no remainder

• To convert the fraction to a percent

What is the equivalent decimal of 7/8?

• 0.857

• 0.875

• 0.785

• 0.758

What is the result of 8 multiplied by 8 in the long division process?

• 72

• 80

• 56

• 64

What do you do when you get a remainder of zero in long division?

• Continue dividing

• Stop dividing

• Add more trailing zeros

• Multiply the result by 10

How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

• Move the decimal point two places to the right

• Multiply by 10

• Move the decimal point two places to the left

• Divide by 100

What is the percent form of the decimal 0.875?

• 57.8%

• 87.5%

• 8.75%

• 75.8%

What is the final percent value of the fraction 7/8?

• 87.5%

• 85%

• 75%

• 97.5%

What should you do after converting a fraction to a decimal and then to a percent?

• Multiply the percent by 100

• Convert it back to a fraction

• Stop the process

• Check for more example problems