how do i change a fraction to a decimal? i really don't understand the movement of the decimal.

divide the numerator by the denominator.

example 1/2 = .5

In above example, divide the 1 by 2, which goes zero times. Then you have to go to the tenths column, with the decimal placed after the one. 2 goes into 10 5 times, giving you .5

Hope this helps a little more.

Converting a fraction to a decimal involves dividing the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). To understand the movement of the decimal, follow these steps:

1. Take a fraction, for example, 3/4.
2. Divide the numerator (3) by the denominator (4): 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.
3. The quotient, 0.75, is the decimal equivalent of 3/4.

Now, let's break down the movement of the decimal to help you understand it better:

In the fraction 3/4:
- When you divide 3 by 4, you imagine the number 3 being "shared" into 4 equal parts.
- Each part represents 0.75 (since 3 divided by 4 is 0.75).
- The decimal point separates the "whole part" (0 in this case) from the "fractional part" (0.75).
- The position of the decimal point in this case doesn't move in relation to the numbers; it simply separates the whole number (0) from the fractional part (0.75).

So, instead of thinking of the decimal point "moving," it's more accurate to think of it as a separator between the whole number and the fraction.

To convert other fractions to decimals, follow the same steps of dividing the numerator by the denominator. Remember, the decimal point separates the whole part from the fractional part, indicating the end of the whole part and the start of the fraction.