SSAT Middle Level Math : How to find the decimal equivalent of a fraction

Study concepts, example questions & explanations for SSAT Middle Level Math

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Example Questions

Example Question #21 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

Write as a decimal: 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

Divide  by :

The 6 repeats infinitely, so this can be written as 

Example Question #22 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

What decimal is equivalent to ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is fifty-seven hundredths. 

 is fifty-seven hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #23 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

What decimal is equivalent to ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is sixty-nine hundredths. 

 is sixty-nine hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #131 : Understand Decimal Notation For Fractions, And Compare Decimal Fractions

What decimal is equivalent to 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is seventy-five hundredths. 

 is seventy-five hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #132 : Understand Decimal Notation For Fractions, And Compare Decimal Fractions

What decimal is equivalent to 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is ninety-two hundredths. 

 is ninety-two hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #24 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

What decimal is equivalent to ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is eighteen hundredths. 

 is eighteen hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #25 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

What decimal is equivalent to ?

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is seven hundredths. 

 is seven hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #26 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

Select the decimal that is equivalent to 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is eighty-one hundredths. 

 is eighty-one hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #27 : How To Find The Decimal Equivalent Of A Fraction

Select the decimal that is equivalent to 

 

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Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is twelve hundredths. 

 is twelve hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

Example Question #121 : Understand Decimal Notation For Fractions, And Compare Decimal Fractions

What decimal is equivalent to 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

 is sixty-two hundredths. 

 is sixty-two hundredths. When we say a decimal, we say the number and add the place-value of the last digit. 

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