FDP Conversions

MathematicsAQAEdexcelGCSEUnit: Number
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The basics

Three Ways to Show the Same Thing

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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The FDP Triangle

F D P ÷ ×100 ×100 F = Fraction, D = Decimal, P = Percentage

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Common Mistakes to Avoid

❌ Wrong: 0.5 = 5% ✅ Right: 0.5 = 50%

Remember to ×100 when converting to %

❌ Wrong: 25% = 0.25/100 ✅ Right: 25% = 25/100 = 0.25

% already means /100, don't divide again

❌ Wrong: 0.33 = 1/3 ✅ Right: 0.333... = 1/3

1/3 is recurring, not terminating

Now try it yourself

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Which decimal is equal to 3/4?

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