fractions – Maths with Graham

How to convert a recurring decimal into a fraction

Sep 232015

Hopefully you already know how to change a fraction to a decimal.

For instance ²⁄³ =2 ÷ 3= 0.6666… This is a recurring decimal. But changing a recurring decimal back to a fraction is a little more complicated.

UK maths teacher have produced a great video on this.

If you prefer a written explanation Study maths have produced a good introduction of how to convert a recurring decimal to a fraction.

$recurringdecimaltofraction$ There is also an interactive worksheet to make sure you can do it.

Jul 142015

Many thanks to Mr Barton for this excellent quiz.

Aug 202014

This is one in a large series of short videos from NCETM showing how people use maths at work. See the others here.

Oct 052012

Download, print and cut out the triangles. Work with a friend to try and match all the questions with the correct answers and make a shape.

Oct 032012

Download, print and cut out the triangles. Work with a friend to try and match all the questions with the correct answers and make a shape.

Nov 212011

Nov 212011

How to add and subtract fractions.