Convert Fractions to Decimals Game (Shortcut)
The general way to convert a fraction to a decimal would be to divide the numerator by the denominator. However, there is a short cut if the denominator is a power of 10 or a factor of 100.
If the denominator is a power of 10 then write the numerator and then move the decimal point to the left by the same number of places as there are zeros in the denominator.
If the denominator is a factor of 100, use equivalent fractions to convert it to a fraction with a denominator of 100 and then move the decimal point 2 places to the left. Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
In this game, you can select either the option of denominators that are powers of 10 (10, 100, 1000) or denominators that are factors of 100 (2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100). If you give a wrong answer, the game will give you to the correct solution.
 

Fraction to Decimal

Convert the fraction to its decimal form.

Denominator Type: Powers of 10 Factors of 100

Enable 60-Second Timer

Start Game

Score: 0 / 0

Time: 60

Convert to a decimal:

Check Next

Back to Menu

 

How to Play the Convert Fractions to Decimals Game
The game will show you a fraction. Your task is to convert the fraction to a decimal. The fractions in this game will either have denominators that are powers of 10 (10, 100, 1000) or denominators that are factors of 100 (2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, 100).
Here’s how to play:

1. Denominator Type: Select either “Powers of 10” or “Factors of 100”.
   
2. Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
   
3. Look at the Problem: You’ll see a fraction. Convert the fraction to a decimal.
   
4. Enter Your Answer: Enter in the decimal.
   
5. Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown how to get the correct answer.
   
6. Get a New Problem: Click the Next button for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried.
7. Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.
    
   

How to convert fractions to decimals (shortcut)
Convert fractions to decimals
Denominator is a power of 10
To convert a fraction to a decimal when the denominator is a power of 10, write the numerator and count the zeros in the denominator. Then, move the decimal point in the numerator to the left by the same number of places as there are zeros in the denominator.
 
Step-by-step process

1. Identify the numerator and denominator.
   
2. Count the number of zeros: in the denominator.
   
3. Write the numerator: and place a decimal point after the last digit.
   
4. Move the decimal point to the left: for each zero you counted in the denominator.
   
5. Add any necessary leading zeros: to fill in empty places if the decimal point moves past the original leftmost digit of the numerator.
    
   

Denominator is a factor of 100 To convert a fraction to a decimal when the denominator is a factor of 100 (like 2, 4, 5, 10, 20, 25, 50, etc.), first find an equivalent fraction that has 100 as its denominator, then write the numerator with the appropriate number of decimal places. For example, to convert 3/4, multiply both the numerator and denominator by 25 to get 75/100, which is 0.75.

 

The video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to convert from fractions to decimals (denominators that are powers of 10).

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The video gives a clear, step-by-step approach to convert from fractions to decimals (denominators that are factors of 100).

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