FRACTIONS & DECIMALS

How do I express fractions as decimals ? Essential Question How do I express fractions as decimals ? * Use long division * Numerator goes inside * Denominator goes outside

Express as a decimal. Example: 3 7 5 Begin long division . 8 3 .00 3 7 5 Begin long division . 8 3 .00 Add decimal and zeros as needed -24 Align decimal and divide 6 -56 Answer will: 4 -40 * Terminate OR * Repeat

Express as a decimal. Example: 3 3 3 Begin long division . 3 1 .00 3 3 3 Begin long division . 3 1 .00 Add decimal and zeros as needed - 9 Align decimal and divide 1 - 9 This Answer 1 - 9 * Repeats 1

Express as a decimal. You try: 7 5 . 4 3 .00 -28 2 -20

Express as a decimal. You try: 2 2 2 . 9 2 .000 -18 2 -18 2 -18 2

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