In this activity, we will be learning to convert fractions to decimals.
We can convert this fraction to a decimal:
7/10 = ?
We have no whole numbers.
We have 7/10. The tenths column in a decimal is the one immediately after the decimal point.
So, 7/10 is written as 0.7
How about this one?
2 and 42/100 = ?
We have 2 whole numbers.
We have 42 hundredths which can be written as 0.42
So, 2 and 42/100 = 2.42
Let's try an example.
Example
Sam has eaten 37/100 of a pizza.
What is this as a decimal?
Answer
Sam hasn't eaten as much as a whole pizza (phew!) so there are no whole numbers.
He has eaten 37/100 which can be written as 0.37
So, Sam has eaten 0.37 of a pizza.
Now it's your turn!
Good luck with these questions.