Converting Decimals to Mixed Numbers Practice Problems

Master converting decimal fractions to mixed numbers and simple fractions with step-by-step practice problems. Learn tenths, hundredths, and thousandths conversion techniques.

📚Master Decimal to Mixed Number Conversions
  • Convert decimals like 9.56 to mixed numbers using place value understanding
  • Identify tenths, hundredths, and thousandths in decimal fractions correctly
  • Practice reading decimal fractions aloud to determine proper denominators
  • Simplify converted fractions to lowest terms when possible
  • Apply conversion skills to real-world decimal problems
  • Build confidence with step-by-step conversion methods

Understanding Converting Decimal Fractions to Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Complete explanation with examples

Converting a decimal to a mixed number

To convert a decimal fraction to a mixed fraction,
we ask ourselves how to read the decimal fraction or in other words, what the last digit represents –
if we use the word tenths – we place 10 in the denominator
if we use the word hundredths – we place 100 in the denominator
if we use the word thousandths – we place 1000 in the denominator

The number itself – everything that appears after the decimal point, we place in the numerator.
The whole number in the decimal fraction, we add to the mixed fraction as the whole number in the mixed fraction.

Converting a Decimal Fraction to a Mixed Number

Detailed explanation

Practice Converting Decimal Fractions to Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers

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Convert into fraction form:

\( 0.09= \)

Examples with solutions for Converting Decimal Fractions to Simple Fractions and Mixed Numbers

Step-by-step solutions included
Exercise #1

Convert into fraction form:

0.38= 0.38=

Step-by-Step Solution

Let's pay attention to where the decimal point is located in the number.

Remember:

One number after the zero represents tens

Two numbers after the zero represent hundreds

Three numbers after the zero represent thousands

And so on

In this case, there are two numbers after the zero, so the number is divided by 100

Let's write the fraction in the following way:

038100 \frac{038}{100}

We'll then remove the unnecessary zeros as follows:

38100 \frac{38}{100}

Answer:

38100 \frac{38}{100}

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Exercise #2

What part of the whole does the shaded (blue) area represent?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we'll follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Count the total number of equal sections in the diagram.
  • Step 2: Determine how many sections are shaded in blue.
  • Step 3: Use the fraction formula shaded sectionstotal sections\frac{\text{shaded sections}}{\text{total sections}} to find the portion represented by the shaded area.
  • Step 4: Convert the fraction to a decimal.

Now, let's work through each step:

Step 1: Upon examining the diagram, we observe that the grid is divided into 10 vertical sections. Each section is presumably equal in area.

Step 2: There is 1 shaded section, which is the first vertical column on the left.

Step 3: Using the fraction formula, the part of the whole represented by the shaded section is 110\frac{1}{10}, because there is 1 shaded section out of 10 total sections.

Step 4: We convert the fraction 110\frac{1}{10} into its decimal form, which is 0.10.1.

Therefore, the solution to the problem is the shaded area represents 0.10.1 or 110\frac{1}{10} of the whole.

This corresponds to choice 3: 0.10.1 and 110\frac{1}{10}.

Answer:

0.1 0.1 and 110 \frac{1}{10}

Exercise #3

What part of the whole does the shaded part (blue) represent?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Count the total number of equal vertical sections in the grid.
  • Step 2: Count the number of shaded (blue) sections.
  • Step 3: Determine the fraction of the whole that is shaded.
  • Step 4: Simplify the fraction, if needed, and express it as a decimal.

Now, let's execute these steps:

Step 1: By examining the diagram, we observe there are 10 equal vertical sections in total.

Step 2: Of these sections, 2 are shaded blue.

Step 3: The fraction of the shaded area compared to the whole is 210\frac{2}{10}.

Step 4: Simplify 210\frac{2}{10} to 15\frac{1}{5}, but since we are asked to express it as part of 10 parts, 210\frac{2}{10} remains an accurate choice. The decimal equivalent is 0.20.2.

Therefore, the shaded part of the whole is 210\frac{2}{10} or 0.20.2.

Among the given choices, the correct answer is: 210\frac{2}{10} or 0.20.2.

Answer:

210 \frac{2}{10} or 0.2 0.2

Exercise #4

How much of the whole does the shaded area (blue) represent?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, let's follow these steps:

  • Step 1: Determine the grid dimensions and count the total number of rectangles and how many of these are shaded.
  • Step 2: Compute the fraction of the area that is shaded.
  • Step 3: Convert this fraction to a decimal.

Now, let's work through each step:
Step 1: Upon examining the diagram, we see the whole is a 4x5 grid, hence
There are 4Ă—5=204 \times 5 = 20 rectangles in total.
The blue shaded area occupies the entire left-most column of this 4-column grid, so 4 rectangles are shaded.

Step 2: Calculate the fraction of the total area that is shaded:
The fraction of the shaded area is Number of Shaded PartsTotal Number of Parts=420\frac{\text{Number of Shaded Parts}}{\text{Total Number of Parts}} = \frac{4}{20}.
Simplifying this gives 15\frac{1}{5}.

Step 3: Convert the fraction 15\frac{1}{5} into a decimal:
Dividing 1 by 5 yields 0.20.2.

The correct representation of the shaded area is indeed a part of the larger rectangle, showing that 410\frac{4}{10} simplified to 25\frac{2}{5} and thus represents 0.40.4 in decimal form.

Therefore, matching this with the given options, the shaded area represents 0.40.4 or 410\frac{4}{10} of the entire area.

Answer:

0.4 0.4 or 410 \frac{4}{10}

Exercise #5

How much of the whole does the shaded area (blue) represent?

Step-by-Step Solution

To solve this problem, we will determine how much of the whole grid is represented by the shaded area.

The problem provides a 10x10 grid which contains 100 smaller squares in total. Our task is to determine how many of these squares are shaded.

Upon inspection, we count that 80 out of the 100 squares are shaded.

Therefore, the fraction of the whole that the shaded area represents is given by dividing the number of shaded squares by the total number of squares:

shaded squarestotal squares=810 \frac{\text{shaded squares}}{\text{total squares}} = \frac{8}{10}

Converting this fraction to a decimal gives 0.80.8.

Thus, the shaded area represents 810\frac{8}{10} or 0.80.8 of the whole.

Among the choices provided, the correct answer is: 0.8 0.8 or 810 \frac{8}{10} .

Answer:

0.8 0.8 or 810 \frac{8}{10}

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you convert a decimal to a mixed number?

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To convert a decimal to a mixed number, identify what the last digit represents (tenths, hundredths, or thousandths), use that as your denominator, place all digits after the decimal point in the numerator, and keep the whole number part unchanged.

What denominator do I use for tenths, hundredths, and thousandths?

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Use these denominators: tenths = 10, hundredths = 100, thousandths = 1000. The denominator matches the place value name - tenths comes from 10, hundredths from 100, and thousandths from 1000.

How do you read decimal fractions correctly?

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Read the whole number first, then identify the fractional part by the last digit's place value. For example, 9.56 is read as '9 whole and 56 hundredths' because the 6 is in the hundredths place.

Can I simplify fractions after converting from decimals?

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Yes, you should simplify converted fractions when possible. For example, 1.65 becomes 1 65/100, which simplifies to 1 13/20 by dividing both numerator and denominator by 5.

What's the difference between 7.2 and 7.200 when converting?

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Both equal the same value but convert differently: 7.2 = 7 2/10 (tenths), while 7.200 = 7 200/1000 (thousandths). You can simplify 7 200/1000 to 7 2/10 since they're equivalent.

Why do trailing zeros matter in decimal conversion?

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Trailing zeros determine the place value of the last significant digit. 4.2 has tenths as the last place (denominator 10), while 4.20 has hundredths as the last place (denominator 100), even though both equal the same value.

What are common mistakes when converting decimals to mixed numbers?

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Common mistakes include: using wrong denominators, forgetting the whole number part, misreading place values, and not simplifying final answers. Always identify the last digit's place value first.

How do I practice converting decimals to mixed numbers effectively?

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Start by reading decimals aloud to identify place values, practice with simple examples like 3.4 or 2.75, then progress to more complex decimals. Always check your work by converting back to decimal form.

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