In this Grade 5 Eureka Math lesson from Chapter 24, students learn to explain why multiplying a fraction by a fraction equal to 1 (such as 2/2 or 3/3) produces a product that is equivalent in size to the original fraction. Using area models and multiplication expressions, students explore how fractions like 6/8 and 3/4 represent the same quantity, deepening their understanding of fraction equivalence. The lesson also connects this concept to decimal equivalence and includes unit conversion practice with mixed numbers.
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Convert Fractions to Decimals Using Equivalent Fractions
To convert a fraction to a decimal, find a number such that the denominator is a power of 10 (e.g., 10, 100, 1000). Multiplying the original fraction by (a form of 1) creates an equivalent fraction that is easy to write as a decimal.
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Section 1
Convert Fractions to Decimals Using Equivalent Fractions
To convert a fraction to a decimal, find a number such that the denominator is a power of 10 (e.g., 10, 100, 1000). Multiplying the original fraction by (a form of 1) creates an equivalent fraction that is easy to write as a decimal.
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