Question

Is there any way to convert to a decimal if you can't find a denominator that works your way?

like 21/34 ?

can you explain???

Answer 1

Divide the numerator by the denominator. What do you get?

Answer 2

.6176 yes it long and remainder of 10
but is there any way to convert to a decimal if you can't find a denominator ?

Answer 3

I don't think so. Study these:

http://aaamath.com/dec.htm

http://aaamath.com/fra.htm

Answer 4

1.61

Answer 5

Jman -- you're wrong. 21/34 is less than 1.

Answer 6

Thanks, writeteacher I will. and Jman you round up the .6 to a one and now have 1.61 ?

Answer 7

ok Ms Sue thanks all!

Answer 8

You're welcome, Moby.

Answer 9

Move is right