Fractions to Decimals Practice

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🎯 Success Criteria

I can convert fractions to decimals accurately and explain the method.

Remember: To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator!

1. Convert 1/2 to a decimal using division. Show your work below:

Answer: 1/2 = _______

2. Convert 3/4 to a decimal. Show your work below:

Answer: 3/4 = _______

3. Convert 1/5 to a decimal. Show your work below:

Answer: 1/5 = _______

4. Convert 2/3 to a decimal (round to 3 decimal places). Show your work below:

Answer: 2/3 = _______

5. Which of these fractions will create a repeating decimal?

1/4

1/3

3/5

7/8

6. Sarah measured 3/8 inches of rainfall. What is this measurement as a decimal?

Answer: _______ inches

7. A recipe calls for 2/5 pounds of flour. Convert this to a decimal to use on a digital scale.

Answer: _______ pounds

8. Explain in your own words: What method do you use to convert any fraction to a decimal?

9. Challenge Problem: Convert 5/6 to a decimal. What do you notice about this decimal?

Answer: 5/6 = _______