Mr Duey Fractions Decimals Percents Converting Fractions Decimals

Mr. Duey & Fractions, Decimals, & Percents Converting Fractions & Decimals

Explorationitis of Activiportions Work with a partner and you will need a calculator. 1. Complete the chart. Unit Fractions Decimal (using a calculator) 1/1 1. 0 First Column: Write all the unit fractions with denominators from 1 to 10. Second Column: Write each fraction as a decimal. Third Column: Once the first 2 columns are completed, check your work by using a calculator.

Explorationitis of Activiportions Work with a partner and you will need a calculator. 2. Individually, write a fraction on each of 3 cards provided � Card 1 – proper fraction � Card 2 – improper fraction (between 1 and 3) � Card 3 – mixed number (between 1 and 3) 3. Combine your 3 cards with your partner, and trade them with another pair. 4. With the new set of 6 cards, write the fraction as a decimal on the other side of the card. Only use the calculator to check your work. 5. Order the decimals.

Explanation � Recall there are 2 types of decimals: 1. Terminating Decimals – The decimal has a definite number of decimal places. 2. Repeating Decimals – Decimals that have digits that repeat forever. � To write a fraction as a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. 1/ Using long division: 2/ Using equivalent fractions: 3/ Using a calculator: • Type in the numerator • Press the “division” button, since the fraction sign means to divide • Type in the denominator, and press the “equals” button.

A Couple Practice Questions 1. Write each as its fraction/decimal equivalent in simplest form. 0. 36 2. Complete the table 3. Order these decimals from least to greatest. 0. 054