GCSE Secondary Maths Age 13-17 - Number: Fraction to Decimal - Explained

The video tutorial explains how to convert the decimal 0.19 into a fraction. It begins by identifying the decimal point and the number of digits after it, which determines the denominator. The process results in the fraction 19/100, which cannot be simplified further. The tutorial emphasizes understanding the conversion steps and concludes with the final answer.

What is the first step in converting a decimal like 0.19 into a fraction?

• Multiply by 100

• Write the decimal as a numerator

• Add a decimal point

• Divide by 10

How many zeros should be in the denominator when converting 0.19 to a fraction?

• No zeros

• Three zeros

• Two zeros

• One zero

What is the fraction form of 0.19?

• 19/1

• 19/10

• 19/100

• 19/1000

Why is the fraction 19/100 not simplified further in this example?

• It is already in simplest form

• The teacher forgot to simplify

• The question asked for a decimal

• It can be simplified to 1/5

How many marks is the correct answer worth in this example?

• One mark

• No marks

• Three marks

• Two marks