Worked Example 2: Decimal to Fraction

Part of FDP Conversions · Section 8 of 15

Study NotesUnit: NumberGCSE

Convert 0.35 to a fraction in simplest form

Solution

0.35 has 2 decimal places

= 35/100

Find HCF of 35 and 100 = 5

35÷5 = 7, 100÷5 = 20

Answer: 7/20

This study notes covers Worked Example 2: Decimal to Fraction 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 8 of 15 in this topic. Use this study notes to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.

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

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

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