SaiBook.us Math

Home Course Section Lesson

Lesson Topics Discussion Quiz: Class Homework

Example1

Title: Fraction to Decimal

Grade Lesson s2-l2

Explanation: The best way to understand SAT-4 is by looking at some examples. Take turns and read each example for easy understanding.

Examples

Topics → Definition Example1

Convert \$2 4/5\$ into a decimal.

Step: 1

The first step to changing \$2 4/5\$ into a decimal is to change an improper fraction.
Multiply the whole number (2) by the denominator (5) and add the numerator (4):
\$2 4/5\$ = \$(2 \times 4)/5\$ = \$14/5\$.

$1a$

. https://uat-image.saibook.org/edu/math/psat/v4/psat-core/s2/l2/example1/1a.jpg

Explanation:

To convert mixed fractions into improper fractions, multiply the denominator (5) by the whole number (2), then add the numerator (4). This gives \$14/5\$.

Step: 2

Perform the division 14 ÷ 5 = 2.8.

$2a$

. https://uat-image.saibook.org/edu/math/psat/v4/psat-core/s2/l2/example1/2a.jpg

Explanation:

To find the decimal, divide the numerator (14) by the denominator (5). The result is 2.8.