MPM1D1 Unit 1 – Day 4

Name: _____________________ Monday, September 9

Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents We now know that the line in a fraction really means: ___________________________ Putting fractions in lowest terms (also known as reducing fractions) How I do this without a calculator… a)

4 = 12

b)

22 = 36

c)

9 = 3

d)

7 = 7

and with my calculator…

Now let’s practice by completing the puzzle on the next page. Try as many as you can without a calculator.

In high school, we try to avoid working with mixed numbers. It will be easier to work with improper fractions. An improper fraction is: _________________________________________________ My own example of an improper fraction: My example written as a mixed number would be: Converting mixed numbers into improper fractions How I do this without a calculator… a)

3

1 = 4

b)

6

2 = 5

and with my calculator…

MPM1D1 Unit 1 – Day 4

SIMPLIFYING FRACTIONS - PUZZLE

Name: _____________________ Monday, September 9

MPM1D1 Unit 1 – Day 4

Name: _____________________ Monday, September 9

Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents

Fraction (in lowest terms)

Decimal

Percent

4 12

0.54

120% 9 3

0.4

8%

My summary to remind myself how to convert between fractions, percents, and decimals:

Now let’s practice more converting by completing the puzzle on the next page.

MPM1D1 Unit 1 – Day 4

Name: _____________________ Monday, September 9

Converting between fractions, decimals, and percents – Practice puzzle