Learn how to convert between fractions and decimals and how to use equivalent fractions with BBC Bitesize KS3 Maths. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

In decimal measurements, conversions between measurements can involve division by 10, 100 and 1000. A joiner given a length in millimetres will convert to centimetres by dividing by 10.

Many students find math challenging, especially when dealing with fractions, decimals, and percentages. Mastering the conversion between these forms simplifies calculations and enhances understanding.

A fraction takes two integers and places them in a ratio (like 3/4 or 10/15). A decimal can express the same numerical quantity, but it does so with a single number (like 0.75 or 0.66).

Many students find math challenging, especially when dealing with fractions, decimals, and percentages. Mastering the conversion between these forms simplifies calculations and enhances understanding.

For example, you can set it to display decimals as decimals or as fractions, giving you a choice between having the answer to "three divided by two" show as "1.5" or "1 1/2." ...

CONVERT DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS Q. Thanks for your advice in the September 2001 issue on converting fractions in Excel into decimal values. But how about those of us who need to do the reverse—that is, ...