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Fractions to Decimals
Fractions
To
Helpful Hints: Always divide the top
number by the bottom.
If your denominator is a power of ten
(10,100,1000) write the numerator as
a decimal in that place value: 25/100
= .25
Reduce the fraction before you turn it
into a decimal.
Decimals
4
Mixed Numbers
to decimals:
⌐
3
Fractions to Decimals
Types of Decimals:
Terminating:
Repeating:
Truncate:
Fractions and decimals
represent the same value
in different forms. ½ = 0.5.
Using Division: A fraction
is a division problem.
¾ means: 3 ÷ 4.
⌐
4 3
Hint: The numerator or (top
number) always goes inside
the house
Mixed Numbers
Fractions to Decimals
to decimals:
3 3/4
Keep the whole number the
same. Change the fraction to
a decimal. Put the whole
number with the decimal.
3. 75
Types of Decimals:
Terminating: Decimals that
end or have a final digit: 3.75
Repeating: Decimals that
repeat a digit or digits:
3.121212…
Truncate: Decimals where
you cut off after a certain
digit: 3.123
Ticket Out the Door
• In your own words how do you change a
mixed number into a decimal?
• Name two types of decimals and give an
example of each.