Instructions
Welcome to your math worksheet! Today we will practice converting fractions to decimals. Follow the steps and fill in the answers below each question.
1. Convert the following fractions to decimals:
a) 1/2 = _______
b) 3/4 = _______
c) 5/8 = _______
d) 2/5 = _______
e) 7/10 = _______
2. Match the fractions with their decimal equivalents:
1. 1/3 ______________________
2. 1/4 ______________________
3. 2/7 ______________________
4. 3/5 ______________________
5. 3/10 ______________________
3. Solve the word problems:
a) Sarah has a cake that is divided into 8 equal pieces. She ate 3 pieces. What fraction of the cake did she eat? Write it as a decimal.
Answer: Fraction = _______ ; Decimal = _______
b) Tom ran 5 out of 12 miles. What fraction of the miles has he run? Write it as a decimal.
Answer: Fraction = _______ ; Decimal = _______
4. Challenge yourself!
Convert the following mixed number into a decimal:
a) 2 1/2 = _______
b) 1 3/4 = _______
5. Extra practice:
Convert the following improper fractions to decimals:
a) 9/4 = _______
b) 11/3 = _______
Remember to check your work!