Fractions to Decimals, page 72

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.

$\frac{8}{40}$

What is 8/40 as a decimal?

Turn 8/40 into its decimal equivalent by dividing.

$\frac{85}{100}$

What is 85/100 as a decimal?

Change 85/100 to a decimal form by dividing it.

$\frac{87}{100}$

What is 87/100 as a decimal?

Quickly convert 87/100 to a decimal by dividing.

$\frac{89}{100}$

What is 89/100 as a decimal?

Find the decimal value of 89/100 by dividing it.

$9 \frac{2}{3}$

What is 9 2/3 as a decimal?

For 9 2/3, start with multiplication. Add the results, then divide for the decimal.

$\frac{9}{22}$

What is 9/22 as a decimal?

Turn 9/22 into a decimal with straightforward division.

$\frac{99}{100}$

What is 99/100 as a decimal?

Change 99/100 to a decimal by dividing quickly.

$1 \frac{2}{4}$

What is 1 2/4 as a decimal?

For 1 2/4, multiply, add, and then divide for the decimal.

$\frac{1}{21}$

What is 1/21 as a decimal?

Turn 1/21 into a decimal with basic division.

$\frac{1}{26}$

What is 1/26 as a decimal?

Convert 1/26 to a decimal with a quick division.

$1 \frac{4}{9}$

What is 1 4/9 as a decimal?

To convert 1 4/9 to a decimal, multiply, add, and then divide.

$1 \frac{5}{12}$

What is 1 5/12 as a decimal?

To find the decimal of 1 5/12, multiply, add, and then divide.