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Math Tutorial 3.5 - Converting Fractions to Decimals and Vice-versa


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In this Math tutorial, you will learn:

  • What are decimal fractions?
  • How to turn a decimal into decimal fractions?
  • What about fractions that cannot turn into decimal fractions?
  • What are decimals? What is their composition?
  • How to convert fractions into decimals?
  • How to convert decimals into fractions?
  • How to convert recurrent fractions into decimals?

Introduction

Do you know how to write the amount "three out of ten" as a fraction?

The same for "two out of three". Can you express this amount as a fraction with a denominator 10? Why? What if you try to express this value as a decimal?

What number does a calculator show when you divide 10 by 3? What do you notice about the result obtained?

In this tutorial, we will explain decimal and fraction-decimal conversion. In addition, we will provide the meaning of recurring decimals and the method used to express them as fraction. Numerous examples will be provided to illustrate these concepts and conversion methods.

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3.5Converting Fractions to Decimals and Vice-versa
Lesson IDMath Lesson TitleLessonVideo
Lesson
3.5.1Decimal Fractions
3.5.2The Meaning of Decimals. Converting Fractions into Decimals without a Calculator
3.5.3Converting Decimals to Fractions
3.5.4Converting Recurrent Fractions into Decimals

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