2

a)
Fractions to decimals (1)
0 0.1 1

1 Complete the sentences.

b)
a)
0 1 1 1
10 2

What is the same and what is different about the number lines?

3 To convert a fraction to a decimal, you can use equivalent fractions

to make the denominator 100
Each square represents
100
×2
of the whole square is shaded.
100
12 24
This is equivalent to as a decimal. 50 = 100 = 0.24

b)
×2

Use this method to find the equivalent decimals for the fractions.

28 9
a) = = c) = =
50 100 25 100

6 24
of the whole square is shaded. b) = = d) = =
100 20 100 200 100

This can be simplified to

This is equivalent to as a decimal.

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4 Some fractions can be converted to have a denominator of 6 Tommy, Alex and Eva are working out the decimal equivalent
1,000 to find their decimal equivalent. 60
of
200
×2
You need to convert
it to have a denominator
62 124 of 100 to find the
500 = 1000 = 0.124 decimal equivalent.
Tommy
×2 I disagree. You need
to convert it to have a
denominator of 1,000
Alex
27
a) =
1000
= Both of you
500
are right!

62
b) = = Eva
250 1000

51 Who do you agree with?

c) = =
200 1000
Explain your thinking.

128
d) = =
2,000 1000

5 Convert the fractions to their decimal equivalents.

1 1
a) = b) = 1 5 50
5 20 7 0.5 is equivalent to  ,  ,
2 10 100
Are these the only fractions that are equivalent to 0.5?
1 2
= =
10 20 How many fractions can you find?

1 3
= =
20 20

1 6 Compare answers with a partner.

= =
40 20

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