Fractions to Decimals, page 66

What is a fraction?

A fraction shows a part of a whole. It has two numbers. A numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). The numerator tells us how many parts we have. The denominator tells us how many parts make up a whole.

What is a decimal?

A decimal is a way to write numbers less than one or between whole numbers using a decimal point. The digits after the point show parts of a whole in tenths, hundredths, etc.

$15 \frac{1}{2}$

What is 15 1/2 as a decimal?

For 15 1/2, start with multiplication. Add the results, then divide for the decimal.

$\frac{15}{12}$

What is 15/12 as a decimal?

Turn 15/12 into a decimal with simple division.

$16 \frac{3}{4}$

What is 16 3/4 as a decimal?

Convert 16 3/4 to a decimal. Multiply, add, and then divide.

$\frac{16}{50}$

What is 16/50 as a decimal?

Quickly find 16/50 as a decimal by dividing.

$17 \frac{3}{4}$

What is 17 3/4 as a decimal?

For 17 3/4, multiply, add, and divide to get the decimal.

$\frac{17}{60}$

What is 17/60 as a decimal?

Easily find 17/60 as a decimal through division.

$18 \frac{1}{4}$

What is 18 1/4 as a decimal?

To get the decimal of 18 1/4, multiply, add, and then divide.

$\frac{18}{100}$

What is 18/100 as a decimal?

Convert 18/100 to a decimal by dividing it.

$\frac{18}{50}$

What is 18/50 as a decimal?

Find the decimal value of 18/50 with simple division.

$\frac{18}{40}$

What is 18/40 as a decimal?

Convert 18/40 to its decimal equivalent with a division.

$\frac{19}{5}$

What is 19/5 as a decimal?

Discover 19/5's decimal form by dividing.

$\frac{19}{8}$

What is 19/8 as a decimal?

Find the decimal value of 19/8 through a simple division.