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Example

Title: Conversion of fraction to decimal

Grade: 5-a Lesson: S1-L8

Explanation: The best way to understand decimals is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

Examples:

Convert a fraction \$8 3/4\$ into a decimal

Step 1a

The first step to changing \$8\3/2\$ into a decimal is to change it to an improper fraction.

$1a$

Explanation: In this step, to change fractions into decimals first, we have to change mixed fractions into improper fractions.

Step 1b

Move to the next step, to do that, we need to multiply 8 by 4 and add its product to 3 in the numerator to get \$35/4\$.

$1b$

Explanation: In this step, to do that, we need to multiply the denominator(4) with a whole number (8) and add its product to the numerator(3) then we get, \$35/4\$.

Step 1c

To convert fractions to decimals, you can use the division method.

$1c$

Explanation: In this step, to convert \$35/4\$ to a decimal is by using the division method.

Step 1d

To get a decimal using the division method, simply divide the numerator by the denominator.

$1d$

Explanation: To obtain a decimal using the division method, divide the numerator, which is 35, by the denominator, which is 4. The result of the division is 8.75.