1. Fractions and Decimals

2. Fractions and Decimals
Writing Fractions as Equivalent Decimals
Divide the numerator of the fraction by the denominator.
Example:

3. Fractions and Decimals
Repeating Decimals
Shown using three dots (…) or a bar (¯) over the repeating block of digits.
Example:
can be written as 0.222… or
NOT
**When using the bar, pay close attention to the block of numbers you choose
is written as not

4. Fractions and Decimals
Rounding Repeating Decimals
Decimals are rounded to a specified place value using the same rules of rounding as discussed in Chapter One (Section 1.1)
Example rounded to the nearest tenth is 3.6

5. Fractions and Decimals
Problems Involving Fractions and Decimals
Working in terms of fractions
Write the decimal as a fraction and perform the operation.
¼ = ¼ + ½ = ¾
Working in terms of decimals
Write the fraction as a decimal and perform the operation.
¼ = = 0.75