Converting Between Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

This video tutorial guides viewers through the process of converting between fractions, decimals, and percents. It covers the necessary materials, such as a calculator and paper for notes, and provides step-by-step instructions for each type of conversion. The video emphasizes understanding the relationships between these forms and offers tips and shortcuts to simplify the process. Common mistakes are highlighted, and the importance of simplification is stressed. By the end, viewers should be able to confidently convert between these mathematical representations.

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

• Multiply the numerator by 10

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

How do you convert 1/8 to a decimal?

• 0.75

• 0.25

• 0.5

• 0.125

What is the next step after converting a fraction to a decimal to get a percent?

• Multiply by 100

• Divide by 100

• Subtract 100

• Add 100

What is 1/8 as a percent?

• 12.5%

• 25%

• 50%

• 75%

How do you convert 62 hundredths to a fraction?

• 62/10

• 62/100

• 6.2/10

• 620/1000

What is the simplified form of 62/100?

• 62/50

• 31/25

• 62/10

• 31/50

What is the shortcut for converting a decimal to a percent?

• Divide by 10

• Multiply by 10

• Move the decimal two places to the right

• Move the decimal two places to the left

What is 0.62 as a percent?

• 6.2%

• 0.62%

• 62%

• 620%

How do you convert 30% to a decimal?

• Subtract 100

• Add 100

• Divide by 100

• Multiply by 100

What is 4% as a decimal?

• 4.0

• 0.004

• 0.04

• 0.4