Mathematics GCSE
Fraction to decimal conversion
What Fraction to decimal conversion means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Fraction to decimal conversion
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
Either divide the numerator by the denominator or, if possible, scale the fraction to have a denominator of 10, 100, or 1000.
Topics that use Fraction to decimal conversion
- Number - Fractions, decimals and percentages (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- algebraic subtraction method
- denominator
- equivalent fractions
- Equivalent ratios
- Exact value
- fractions as operators
- increase and decrease
- numerator
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