What is the best way to express a fraction as a decimal?
"Convert fractions to decimals"
Learning objective:
Fractions are parts of a whole, written in the form of numerator/denominator. Decimals are numbers with one or more digits after the decimal point. You can convert fractions to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
Converting Fractions to Decimals
Fraction: A part of a whole, written in the form of numerator/denominator. Decimal: A number with one or more digits after the decimal point. Conversion: The process of changing a fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.
Concepts:
The fraction 1/2 is equivalent to the decimal 0.5. The fraction 1/4 is equivalent to the decimal 0.25. The fraction 3/4 is equivalent to the decimal 0.75.
Fun facts:
Work together in pairs: What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 3/4?
Work together in pairs: What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?
Brain break: Create a drawing that combines two of your favorite animals into one creature. For example, a tiger with wings or a dog with a lion's tail. Make sure to include details that show how the two animals have been combined. Have fun!
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