1. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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2. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Step 1: Rewrite the fraction into division form. 2 2 3 3
Notice!! The denominator goes OUTSIDE and the numerator goes INSIDE!

3. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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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.

4. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Step 3: Divide. 3 6
2.0
-16 4
Make sure you’re putting the numbers in the right spot.

5. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Step 3: Add and bring down more zeroes if necessary. 35 6 40
Make sure you’re putting the numbers in the right spot.

6. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Step 4: Move the decimal point directly up.
.35 6
2.00

7. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Complete these 3 problems independently. 6 5 1 12 8 2
What do you notice?

8. Turning Fractions into Decimals
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Any fraction equal to will equal .5 as a decimal! 2
Why?