mathshowcase.infoFractions to Decimals, page 83
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.
With 15 1/8, multiply first, add next, and divide to get the decimal.
To find the decimal of 15 3/8, multiply, add, and then divide.
Convert 15 4/5 to a decimal by multiplying, adding, and then dividing.
A fraction like 15/11 has a decimal form. Just divide to find it.
To convert 15/21 to a decimal, just divide.
Convert 15/60 to its decimal equivalent with a division.
Convert 16 3/8 to a decimal form by multiplying, adding, and dividing.
Change 16/10 to a decimal form by dividing it.
Convert 16/30 to get its decimal equivalent.
To convert 17 1/2, multiply and add, then divide by the denominator.
Convert 17 5/8 to a decimal by multiplying, adding, and dividing.
Convert 18/23 to a decimal by dividing it.