Starter quiz
- Complete the statement. A factor is a ______ which exactly divides another ______.
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- Select all the fractions that simplify to .
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- Which of the following factors of 48 and 180 is the best choice to efficiently simplify ?
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- Write 360 as a product of prime factors.
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- Which of these fractions is equivalent to
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- Match each fraction to its simplified equivalent fraction.
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Exit quiz
- Using a calculator, calculate the simplified fraction of .
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- Using a calculator, work out the answer to .
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- Sam's calculator gives an answer as a fraction. What is the name of the key that should be pressed first on the Casio fx-991CW in order to convert this fraction to a decimal?
- 'format' ✓
- Using a calculator, match the decimal to the equivalent fraction.
- 0.77⇔✓
- 0.972⇔✓
- 3.294⇔✓
- 3.924⇔✓
- The format key on the Casio fx-991CW only allows you to change a decimal to an improper fraction.
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- Using your calculator, find the answer to
- 0.0882852
- 0.08828522
- 0.088285229
- 0.0882852292 ✓
- 0.08828522922
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Lesson Details
Key learning points
- A calculator can be used to simplify fractions.
- A calculator can be used to convert fractions to decimals by dividing.
- A calculator can be used to convert fractions to decimals by using the appropriate key.
- A calculator can be used to convert a decimal to a fraction by using the appropriate key.
Common misconception
The calculator rounds recurring/non-terminating decimals to 10 d.p. and it is not terminating.
The fractional form will give a clearer idea if the decimal equivalent is terminating or not.
Keywords
Proper fraction - A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator.
Improper fraction - An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.
Mixed number - A mixed number is an improper fraction written as its integer part plus the fractional part where the fractional part is a proper fraction.
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