Overview
Watch
Read
Next Steps
Overview
6th Grade Math
Proportionality
10. TX.6.4.B
10.1 Converting among ratios, fractions and decimals
Converting Among Ratios, Fractions, and Decimals
Discover how to convert fractions to decimals, decimals to fractions, and ratios to fractions with clear steps and worked examples.
What You'll Learn
Rewrite a ratio a to b as the fraction a over b before doing any further conversion.
Divide the numerator by the denominator to turn a fraction into a decimal.
Write a decimal over a power of ten and simplify to convert it into a fraction.
Simplify a fraction to lowest terms before rewriting it back as a ratio.
Recognize that ratios, fractions, and decimals are three different notations for the same relationship.
Check conversions by working backward from the decimal to confirm it matches the original ratio.
This Unit Includes
12 Video lessons
Learning resources
TX Curriculum Aligned