Math Antics - Convert any Fraction to a Decimal

• Converting fractions to decimals

  1. Divide the top number by the bottom number

  2. Use decimal division with the decimal point

  3. Continue dividing until no remainder

  4. Repeating decimal pattern can be indicated with a line over the digits

  5. Use a calculator for quicker and easier conversion
• Fractions that are good to memorize their decimal values:
• To convert any fraction to a decimal, divide the top number by the bottom number
• Decimal division may result in a repeating pattern
• Using a calculator is quicker and easier for converting fractions to decimals
• It's important to know how to do decimal division by hand in case a calculator is not available