The line in a fraction that separates the numerator and denominator can be rewritten using the division symbol. So, to convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. If required, you can use a calculator to do this. This will give us our answer as a decimal.

Do you write a decimal as a fraction?

Decimals can be written in fraction form. To convert a decimal to a fraction, place the decimal number over its place value. For example, in 0.6, the six is in the tenths place, so we place 6 over 10 to create the equivalent fraction, 6/10. If needed, simplify the fraction.

What does it mean to model a decimal?

Model Decimals

Using decimals extends the place value system to represent parts of a whole. ... For example, in the number 4.2, the decimal point separates the 4 ones and the 2 tenths. The base ten place value system is built on symmetry around the ones place and the decimal.