Year 6 Maths 11.1.21

11.01.2021 L.O: Convert fractions to decimals.

S.C: Recognise the relationship between fractions and decimals.

Recognise the value of fractions and decimals.

Use knowledge of decimals to support converting.

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Fill in the rest of the number line below in decimals. What comes after 0.1?

Mark 0.7 on the number line.

Write this as a fraction.

Remember this number line has 10 increments on it therefore your fraction is tenths. How many tenths is 0.7? Think back to your learning last week to remind yourself.

Write the fractions to go with each decimal.

• This diagram shows the relationship between fractions and decimals.

Use this diagram to help you convert the decimals to fractions on the next slide.

0.73 Zero point seven three 73/100 73 out of 100.

Write the following decimals as fractions: 0.42 0.33 0.91 Which one can be simplified?

• 0.42 = 42/100. 42 squares out of a 100 would be coloured in.

• This can be simplified to 21/50 • 0.33=33/100. 33 squares out of a 100 would be coloured in.

• 0.91=91/100. 91 squares out of 100 would be coloured in.

• Find the equivalent decimals for the following fractions. You need to convert them into hundredths.

•½ • 9/20 • 82/200

Did you get them right? If not check your method.

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