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MINDANAO
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B U S I N
M A T H E M A T I C S

E SS QUARTER 1-MODULE 1:
Expressing Fractions to Decimals, Percent
and Vice Versa
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Self-Learning Modules

Bernie Bayonas Sapong

Bachelor of Secondary Education major in Mathematics
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EXPRESSING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS, PERCENTS AND VICE VERSA

What I Need to Know?

This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you master the expressing
fractions to decimals and percent and vice versa. The scope of this module permits it to be used in many different
learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are
arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read them can be changed to
correspond with the textbook you are now using.

In this module, you will be able to:

 express:
a. fractions to decimal and percent forms,
b. decimals to fractions and percent forms, and;
c. percent to fractions and decimal forms.

What I Know?

Before we start this module, let us check first what you have learned about expressing fractions to
decimals, percent and vice versa by answering the questions below.

1. Express 95% as a fraction in lowest term.

a.

b.

c.

d.

2. A shirt is discounted at 30% of its regular price. Which value is equivalent to

30%?

a.

b.

c.

d.

3. If you were to convert 33% in decimal form, what does it looks like?
a. 0.33
b. 0.333
c. 0.033
d. 0.0033
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4. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, only 85% of the previous students enrolled in a particular school. What is
85% in decimal form?
a. 0.85
b. 0.085
c. 0.0085
d. 0.00085

5. In a certain section, 40% of the students preferred modular learning modalities. What is 40% in decimal
form?
a. 0.4
b. 0.04
c. 0.004
d. 0.0004

6. What is the decimal form of ?

a. 0.20
b. 0.25
c. 0.5
d. 0.75

7. Which of the following is equivalent to ?

a. 0.625
b. 0.825
c. 6.250
d. 65.20

8. What is the percent form of ?

a. 25%
b. 30%
c. 50%
d. 75%

9. Which is the percent for ?

a. 20%
b. 25%
c. 30%
d. 40%

10. What is the percent form of ?

a. 0.425%
b. 4.25%
c. 42.5%
d. 425%

11. Which is the fraction for 0.7?

a.
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b.

c.

d.

12. What is 0.55 as a fraction in lowest term?

a.

b.

c.

d.

13. Which is the fraction for 0.125?

a.

b.

c.

d.

14. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.65?

a. 650%
b. 6.5%
c. 65%
d. 0.65%

15. Express 4.5 in percent form.

a. 0.45%
b. 4.5%
c. 45%
d. 450%

Great job! You have finally gauged your knowledge about expressing fractions to decimals, percent and
vice versa.
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Lesson Expressing Fractions to

Decimals, Percent and
1 Vice Versa
In this module, we will learn about the concepts of fractions, decimals and percent. All numbers involving
parts of a whole can be represented using fractions, decimals, and percent related to business.

What’s In?

Hello! How are you today? I am so glad that you are indeed excited to take this module as you start this
subject by reviewing what you have learned on expressing fractions, decimals and percent. It is necessary for us
to learn how to express one of these forms to another. So, let us recall on the following terms for you to better
understand the lessons in this module.

A. CONCEPT OF FRACTION

A fraction is a number written in the form α andb , where α and b are whole numbers but b cannot be
zero. The number on top, α is called numerator, and the number below,b is called denominator.

Example:

In a fraction given above, the denominator tells the number of parts a whole is divided, while the
2
numerator indicates how many of those are taken. The fraction means the unit two is divided into five parts
5
2
and that two of the five parts are taken. Moreover, also means 2 ÷ 5.
5

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

Kinds of Fractions Examples

Proper Fraction is a fraction less than one. Its , ,

numerator is less than its
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denominator.

Improper fraction is a fraction greater than or equal to one. Its

numerator is greater than its denominator.
, ,

Mixed number is the sum of a whole number and a proper

fraction. 2 , 4 , 6

Similar fractions are fractions with the same denominators

, ,

Dissimilar fractions are fractions with different denominators.

, ,

B. CONCEPT OF DECIMAL

A decimal is a representation of a fraction whose denominator is a multiple of 10.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES

Fraction Decimal

0.1

0.02

=4 4.56

0.104

0.0037

C. CONCEPT OF PERCENT

A percent (%) which means “per hundred” is a representation of a fraction whose denominator is
100. Thus, expressing a number in percent is like comparing it with 100.

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES
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a. 25% = b. 88% = c. 3% =

What’s New?

Congratulations! You have learned in this lesson about the concepts of fractions, decimals and
percent. This time, you will learn more about this as we continue to express fractions to decimals, percent and
vice versa. Before we proceed with the discussions, do the following activity to check your understanding on the
basic concepts of fractions, decimals and percent.

Activity 1: Complete Me, Some Are Missing!

Directions: Complete the table below. Write the corresponding equivalents in the box. Write your answers in a
one (1) whole sheet of paper.

Fraction Decimal Percent

2
1.
5
5
2.
20
7
3.
100
4. 0.4

5. 0.12

6. 5.4

7. 33%

8. 175%

9. 4.15%

Alright! Good Luck!

What is it?

A. EXPRESSING FRACTIONS TO DECIMALS AND PERCENT

FORMS

I. How to express fractions to decimals and percent forms?

a. Express fraction to a decimal.
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b. Express decimal to a percent.

Examples:
4
Problem 1: Express as a decimal and as a percent.
5
Solution:

4 To express fraction to decimal, divide the

Fraction to decimal 5
=0.8
numerator 4 by the denominator 5,
4 ÷5=0.8

Decimal to percent (%) 0.8=80 % To write the decimal as a percent, move

the decimal point two places to the
right then add zero. 0. 8 0

1 2
4
Answer: 5
=0.8=80 %

7
Problem 2: Express 3 as a decimal and as a percent.
8

Solution:
7 7 Write the mixed fraction as 3 wholes plus the
3 =3+
8 8 fractional part.

7 Write the fractional part as a decimal by

Write as a decimal. =7 ÷ 8
8 dividing the numerator by the denominator.
7 ÷ 8 = 0.875 Add 3 to the decimal.

3 + 0.875 = 3.875
Now, you can move the decimal as a percent,
move the decimal point two places to the
Write as a percent. 3.875 = 387.5%
right and write the percent (%) sign.

7
Answer 𝟑 8 = 3.875 = 38.5%

B. EXPRESSING DECIMALS TO FRACTIONS AND PERCENT FORMS

I. How to express decimals to fractions and percent forms?

a. Express decimal to a percent.
b. Express percent to a fraction.

Illustrative Examples:

Problem 1: Express 0.4 as a percent and as a simplified fraction.

Solution:
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Write 0.4 as 0.40, which is 40 hundredths. 40

hundredths is 40 percent.
Write as a percent 0.4=0.40=40 %
You can also move the decimal point two
places to the right to find the percent
equivalent.

To write 0.4 as a fraction, you read the

4 decimal, 4 tenths, and write 4 tenths in
0.4=
10 fraction form.
Write as a fraction
4 4 ÷2 2 Simplify the fraction by dividing the
= =
10 10 ÷ 2 5 numerator and denominator by 2, a greatest
common factor (GCF).

Answer 2
0.4=40 %=
5

Problem 2: Express 3.14 as a percent and as a simplified fraction.

Solution:

Move the decimal point two places to

Write as a percent. 3.14=314 % the right to find the percent
equivalent.
314 Replace the percent sign by a
314 %=
100 denominator of 100.
Write as a fraction.
314 314 ÷ 2 157 7 Reduce the fraction to lowest term.
= = =3
100 100 ÷2 50 50
7
Answer 3.14=314 %=3
50

C. EXPRESSING PERCENT TO FRACTIONS AND DECIMAL FORMS

I. How to express percent to fractions and decimal forms?

a. Express percent to a fraction.
b. Express fraction to a decimal.

Illustrative Example

Problem 1: Express 25% as a simplified fraction and as a decimal.

Solution:
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25 Since % means “out of 100,” 25% means 25

25 %=
100 out of 100. You write this as a fraction,
using 100 as the denominator.
Write as a fraction
25 25 ÷ 25 1 Simplify the fraction by dividing the
= =
100 100 ÷ 25 4 numerator and denominator by the
common factor 25.

25 Move the decimal point in the whole

25 %= =0.25 number 25 two places to the left to get
Write as a decimal 100
0.25.

1
Answer 25 %= =0.25
4

Problem 2: Express 195% as a simplified fraction and as a decimal.

Solution:

195 Replace the percent sign by a

195 %=
100 denominator of 100.

Write as a fraction 195 195 ÷ 5 39 19 Reduce the fraction to lowest term.

= = ∨1
100 100 ÷ 5 20 20 Change the improper fraction to a
mixed number.

195 Move the decimal point in the

195 %= =1.95
Write as a decimal 100 whole number 195 two places to
the left to get 1.95.

19
Answer 195 %=1 =1.95
20

What’s More?

Alright! We have already discussed the steps on how to express fractions to decimals and percent and vice
versa. At this moment, be ready for our next activity. Here, you will be able to use what you have learned from
our previous discussions. You can do this!

Activity 2: Fill Me!

Directions: Fill in the empty boxes with the correct percent, decimal, or fraction. Always simplify your answer.
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PERCENT DECIMAL FRACTION

32%
1.

0.81
2.

144%
3.

9
10
4.

1.25
5.

24
25
6.

What I Have Learned?

Awesome! Now, let us check your understanding based on the discussions about expressing fractions to
decimals and percent and vice versa. Answer all the activities below and let us see how much you have learned.

Activity 3: Fill Me!

Directions: Fill each blank with the correct word to make the statement correct. Write your answer on the blank
provided.
1. A number representing a part of a _________________ is called a fraction.

2. A percent is a ratio of some number to ____________.

3. To change a fraction to a percent, first divide the numerator by the denominator to obtain a decimal
number. Then multiply the decimal number by 100 and add a ______________sign.

4. To change a decimal number to a percent, multiply the decimal number by ________________ and
add a percent sign.

5. To change a percent to a decimal number, divide the number by 100 and ______________ the
percent sign.
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What I Can Do?

Well done! Now, here is another activity that will enable you to apply the lesson on expressing fractions to
decimals and percent and vice versa by solving real–life problems. It is time to test and apply the knowledge
from the discussions and activities.

Activity 4: Answer Me!

Directions: Read and solve each problem carefully. Write your answer in the box adjacent to the given problem.

Given Problem Solutions

1. Richard spends of his monthly salary on

house rent and of his monthly salary on

food, utilities, and transportation. He saves
the rest. What part of his monthly salary
does he save?

2. Joey has PhP286,300.00 in his bank account. If

he buys a laptop worth
PhP21,499.95, a bag worth
PhP3,499.75, and an external hard drive
worth PhP1,699.50, how much will be left in
his account?

3. Sarah got 35 correct answers on their 50 –

item Math Test. What percent of the test did
she answer correctly?

Assessment

Bravo! You have come this far. Before we end this module, let us evaluate what you have learned about
expressing fractions to decimals and percent and vice versa by answering the following questions below.

Direction: Read and understand each item very carefully. Then, encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. What is the decimal form of ?

a. 0.6 c. 0.7
b. 0.65 d. 0.75

2. Which of the following is equivalent to ?

a. 0.32 c. 0.36
b. 0.34 d. 0.40

3. What is the percent form of ?

a. 4% c. 400%
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b. 40% d. 4000%

4. Which is the percent for ?

a. 0.375% c. 37.5%
b. 3.75% d. 375%

5. What is the percent form of ?

a. 58%
b. 60%
c. 65%
d. 70%

6. Which is the fraction for 0.32?

a. c.

a. d.

7. What is 0.65 as a fraction in lowest term?

a. c.

b. d.

8. Which is the fraction for 0.434?

a. c.

b. d.

9. Which of the following is equivalent to 0.35?

a. 3.5% c. 350%
b. 35% d. 355%

10. Express 8.2 in percent form.

a. 820%
b. 82%
c. 8.2%
d. 0.82%

11. Express 35% as a fraction in lowest term.

a.

b.

c.
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d.

12. A camera is discounted at 60% of its regular price. Which value is equivalent to 60%?

a.

b.

c.

d.

13. If you were to convert 99% in decimal form, what does it looks like?
a. 0.9
b. 0.99
c. 9.9
d. 9.99

14. Due to Covid-19 pandemic, only 24% of the previous students did not enrolled in a particular school.
What is 24% in decimal form?
a. 0.24
b. 0.024
c. 0.0024
d. 0.00024

15. If you were to convert 70% in decimal form, what does it looks like?
a. 0.7
b. 0.07
c. 0.007
d. 0.0007

Great work in finishing the quiz! You have worked really hard to get this far. You are amazing!

Additional Activities

Congratulations, you made it! I know you have learned a lot from this module about expressing fractions
to decimals and percent and vice versa. But for more additional activities, let us apply these skills in real-life
situations.

Directions: Read and analyse the problem carefully. Answer it by showing your complete solutions.

Problem:

Mary treated her friends Trisha, Ellen, and Beatrice in a pizza

parlor. She ordered 2 large pizzas. Each pizza was sliced into
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12. If the girls ate of the pizzas and Mary brought home the remaining slices for her sisters, how
many slices of pizza did her sisters receive? Express your answer in fraction, decimal and percent
form.

Solutions:

Well Done! You did well on this module! Keep going.

Here are your 3 stars for a job well done. You are
now ready to answer the next module on solving
problems involving fractions, decimals, and
percent.

Prepared by:

BERNIE B. SAPONG
Senior High School Teacher

Approved:

EDUVIGIS G. GANDIONCO
Secondary School Principal