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Three Ways to Show the Same Thing

Part of FDP Conversions · GCSE GCSE Mathematics revision

This introduction covers Three Ways to Show the Same Thing within FDP Conversions for GCSE Mathematics. Revise FDP Conversions in Number for GCSE Mathematics with 12 exam-style questions and 22 flashcards. This topic appears less often, but it can still be a useful differentiator on mixed-topic papers. It is section 1 of 15 in this topic. Use this introduction to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

Topic position

Section 1 of 15

Practice

12 questions

Recall

22 flashcards

Three Ways to Show the Same Thing

Half a pizza can be written as 1/2 (fraction), 0.5 (decimal), or 50% (percentage). They all mean the same amount! Being fluent in converting between fractions, decimals, and percentages (FDP) lets you choose the best format for any calculation or comparison.

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Read this section alongside the surrounding pages in FDP Conversions. That gives you the full topic sequence instead of a single isolated revision point.

The FDP Triangle Common FDP Equivalents (MUST KNOW!)Method: Fraction to Decimal

Practice Questions for FDP Conversions

Which decimal is equal to 3/4?

A. 0.34
B. 0.75
C. 0.43
D. 1.33

1 markfoundation

Explain why 1/3 cannot be written as an exact decimal, and write 1/3 using correct notation for recurring decimals.

2 marksstandard

Quick Recall Flashcards

FDP Triangle

F (top) D (left) ← → P (right) F→D: divide F→P: ×100 D→P: ×100

Halves family

1/2 = 0.5 = 50% Must know instantly!

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