Convert Fractions to Decimals

In this activity, we are going to look at converting fractions to decimals.

This is an important skill when we want to compare fractions and decimals.

The fraction

 means 2 ÷ 10 and is therefore 0.2 written as a decimal.

The fraction

written as a decimal is less obvious.

To convert this fraction we can use the bus stop method or use a calculator.

We have to do the calculation 2 ÷ 7 = 0.286 to 3 decimal places.

Let's try some questions.