VC2M8N03 Official strand: Number

Fractions and recurring decimals

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Convert fractions into terminating or repeating decimals and convert back.

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Write 1/2 as an exact decimal. Give your answer to 2 decimal places.

A0.40 B0.50 C0.51 D0.60

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Answer: 0.50

Divide 1 by 2.
1 ÷ 2 = 0.50. Multiply by 2 to check.
1 ÷ 2 = 1/2.

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Victorian Curriculum F–10 Version 2.0

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Convert fractions into terminating or repeating decimals and convert back.

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VC2M8N03-C01Convert fractions to terminating decimals.
VC2M8N03-C02Use place value and equivalent fractions to convert terminating decimals.
VC2M8N03-C03Convert recurring decimals to fractions.
VC2M8N03-C04Use digital tools and explain their finite display limits.
VC2M8N03-C05Apply and explain fractions and recurring decimals using calculate and explain each step.
VC2M8N03-C06Apply and explain fractions and recurring decimals using read and connect representations.

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D01
Fractions to decimalsConvert fractions to terminating decimals.
D02
Decimals to fractionsUse place value and equivalent fractions to convert terminating decimals.
D03
Repeating blocksConvert recurring decimals to fractions.
D04
Calculate and explain each stepApply and explain fractions and recurring decimals using calculate and explain each step.
D05
Read and connect representationsApply and explain fractions and recurring decimals using read and connect representations.