Converting Between Forms of Rational Numbers

Converting Between Forms of Rational Numbers
Introduction

Rational numbers can be written in different forms—fractions, decimals, and percentages. Converting between these forms helps in solving problems, comparing...

In a cookie recipe book, the measurements are written in different forms, like 3⁄4 cup of butter and 0.50 cup of sugar.

To follow the recipe correctly, you need to understand how to convert these rational numbers into a form that works with your fraction-based measuring cups.

To change a decimal into a fraction, use place value. 0.5...