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Fractions to decimals
You need a calculator.
Write these fractions as decimals: 5, 7. 5. , jg. Compare the decimals and
write them in order, smallest to largest. Next write , 4, g and 4 as
decimals. Do this by using a calculator to divide the denominator (bottom
number) into the numerator (top number). Add these to the list of
decimals, keeping them in order from smallest to largest.
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Now try. numerator of 2. Write 3, 2, 3 and 2 as decimals. You can miss
2 and 2 because you already have these in your list. Add these
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numerator, converting 2. 2,
3 and so on, missing out those you already
have, like 3. Continue in the same way, adding =.
ing them in order. Next try 3 as the
, then 3..., and so on.
What patterns do you notice in the decimal numbers? Talk about this
together and record your ideas.
If you have time, continue to include the |, and } families of fractions.
Then try | and so on. Explore patterns and describe any that you find.
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Decimals to fractions
for 2 to 4 children
You need tenths, hundredths and thousandths place-value cards.
Start by using the tenths and hundredths cards only. Shuffle the cards
and create nine different 2-place decimal numbers. Write each number as
a fraction, simplifying them if possible. Work together to put the nine
fractions in order from smallest to largest.
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