Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!!
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Step 1: Rewrite the fraction into division form. 2 2 3 3 Notice!! The denominator goes OUTSIDE and the numerator goes INSIDE!
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Step 2: Add a decimal point and a 0 in order to divide. 3 2.0 Remember!! 3 and 3.0 are the same number.
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Step 3: Divide. 3 6 2.0 -16 4 Make sure you’re putting the numbers in the right spot.
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Step 3: Add and bring down more zeroes if necessary. 35 6 2.00 -16 40 Make sure you’re putting the numbers in the right spot.
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Step 4: Move the decimal point directly up. .35 6 2.00
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! Complete these 3 problems independently. 6 5 1 12 8 2 What do you notice?
Turning Fractions into Decimals It's fun!! 1 Any fraction equal to will equal .5 as a decimal! 2 Why?