1. FRACTIONS
&
DECIMALS

2. 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

3. Express as a decimal. Example: 3 7 5 Begin long division . 8 3 .003 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

4. Express as a decimal. Example: 3 3 3 Begin long division . 3 1 .003 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

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

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

7. With a Partner try…

8. Reference
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