Converting Fractions to Decimals

In this video, Mr. J explains how to convert the fraction 3/8 into a decimal. The process involves dividing the numerator by the denominator, setting up the division, and performing the division step-by-step until a clean zero is achieved. The final result of the conversion is 0.375. The video provides a clear and detailed explanation of each step involved in the conversion process.

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

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and the denominator

• Divide the numerator by the denominator

How is the fraction 3/8 set up for division?

• As 8 divided by 3

• As 3 divided by 8

• As 3 multiplied by 8

• As 8 multiplied by 3

What do you do when you can't divide the numerator by the denominator directly?

• Add a decimal and a zero to the numerator

• Multiply the numerator by 10

• Subtract the denominator from the numerator

• Add the numerator to the denominator

After bringing the decimal up, what is the next step in the division process?

• Multiply the numerator by the denominator

• Add the numerator and denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

• Think of the numerator as a larger number

What is the result of dividing 30 by 8 in the process?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What do you do when you don't get a clean zero after subtraction?

• Add the numerator to the result

• Stop the division process

• Multiply the result by 10

• Bring down another zero

What is the result of dividing 60 by 8?

• 6

• 9

• 8

• 7

What is the final step to achieve a clean zero in the division process?

• Bring down another zero and divide

• Multiply the result by 10

• Add the numerator to the denominator

• Subtract the numerator from the denominator

What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/8?

• 0.375

• 0.395

• 0.365

• 0.385

What is the final result of the division process for 3/8?

• 0.385

• 0.365

• 0.375

• 0.395