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Changing Fractions to Mixed Numbers
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Learning how to change a fraction to a decimal is a GREAT skill as well as an important one because it will help you convert fractions into percents and you know how critical knowing percents can be.

Knowing that a fraction is a division problem, makes this concept not only simple, but very rational. In other words, it makes SENSE!

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So, let's take a look at this fraction and see how to convert it to a decimal.

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Step 1: Mark the Numerator

Begin by marking the numerator.

Marking the numerator helps you separate the dividend from the divisor.

Step 2: Flip the Mark

Flip the mark over.
This turns the fraction into a regular-looking division problem.
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Step 3: Divide

Divide, just like you normally would. Keep dividing until there are no remainders. That's when you are finished!
 
Note: For this example, it is necessary to include a decimal point with some zeros in the dividend. A short-cut division method is also used.
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