1. “”SEA”- ing THE CONNECTIONS
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FRACTIONS
DECIMALS
PERCENTS:
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90%
25%
.45
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2. Fractions, Decimals, Percents
Where do we find fractions, decimals and percents in our everyday life?

3. Fractions, Decimals, Percents
To fully understand the data you see in your everyday life, you should be able to change from one number form to another.

4. Changing fractions to decimals
3/4
Divide the numerator by the denominator (3 divided by 4)
Round the decimal to the hundredths place
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5. Now, It’s your turn to turn fractions into decimals
Now, It’s your turn to turn fractions into decimals. Complete the conversions below on your notebook paper with either method. Check your answers by clicking on the fish after you’ve finished all eight problems.
1. 8/ /125
3. 3/ /3
5. 7/ /8
7. 8/ /25
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6. 8/25 = 0.32
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7. 34/125 = 0.27
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8. 3/8 = 0.38
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9. 2/3 = 0.67
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10. 7/40 = 0.18
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11. 7/8 = 0.88
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12. 7/40 = 0.18
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13. 8/11 = 0.73
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14. 15/25 = 0.60
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15. Writing Fractions as Percents
Method 1: Write an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100
Write an equivalent fraction with a denominator of 100
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Write the numerator with a percent symbol
Method 2: Use division to write the fraction as a decimal
Divide the numerator by the denominator
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Multiply by 100 by moving the decimal point right two spaces. Add the percent symbol.

16. Convert the following fractions to percents on your notebook paper
Convert the following fractions to percents on your notebook paper. Check your answers by clicking on the fish after you’ve finished all five problems.
8/ /6
3. 7/ /20
5. 9/1000
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17. 8/25 = 32%
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18. 5/6 = 83.3%
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19. 7/8 = 87.5%
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20. 1/20 = 5%
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21. 9/1000 = 0.9%
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22. Writing Decimals as Percents
Method 1: Use place value
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Write the decimal as a fraction
Write an equivalent fraction with 100 as the denominator
Write the numerator with a percent sign
0.43
Write the decimal as a fraction
Write the numerator with a percent sign

23. Writing Decimals as Percents
Method 2: Multiply by 100
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Multiply by 100
Add the percent symbol
0.023
Multiply by 100
Add the percent symbol

24. Convert the following decimals to a percent on your notebook paper
Convert the following decimals to a percent on your notebook paper. Check your answers by clicking on the fish after you’ve finished all five problems.
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25. .195 = 19.5%
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26. .07 = 7%
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27. .0334 = 3.34%
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28. .55 = 55%
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29. .01 = 1%
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30. Fishing for a game
Click on the Fish Bowl and Go Fish!(A matching game of Equivalent Fractions, Decimals, and Percents)
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31. Fishing for math links
While you’re surfing the web, dive into these swimming holes to learn more about fractions, decimals, and percents or any other math topic.
Meter Math resources
Ask Dr. Math
Saloon Snap - A BBC Education Game of conversion (lots of fun)
Marin College, ca mathematics Department – Converting repeating decimals to fractions
Math.com
Decimal matching – Harcourt school publishers site
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