JENECONKMaths Universe

Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Ages 10–14

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Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Fractions, decimals, and percentages are different ways to describe the same proportion. Converting helps you compare values and choose an efficient method.

Your goals

  • ✓You can convert between equivalent fractions, decimals, and percentages.
  • ✓You can use equivalent, proportion correctly.
  • ✓You can convert both values to the same form before comparing.

Words to know

equivalent:
Equal in value.
proportion:
A part compared with a whole.

Examples

  • 11/2 = 0.5 = 50%.
  • 23/4 = 0.75 = 75%.

Check these

  • • Do not move the decimal point in the wrong direction when converting to a percentage.
  • • Keep every number, symbol, label, and unit in its correct place.
  • • Show enough working to check how you reached your answer.

Helpful habits

  • • Read the whole question before choosing what to do.
  • • Show one clear step at a time and check each step.
  • • If you are stuck, draw a model, try smaller numbers, or revisit the example.

Now try your own

Create your own fractions, decimals and percentages example, solve it, and explain how you checked it.

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