Math Magic Time!

Let’s Break It Down Step by Step:

First, we take a decimal number like 0.35. Then, we say it out loud: "thirty-five hundredths." That tells us what fraction to write: 35/100.

Next, break the fraction into parts. For example, 35/100 becomes 30/100 + 5/100. Easy peasy lemon squeezy!

Finally, simplify if you can. Simplifying is like cleaning up your toys—it makes everything neat and tidy. So 30/100 becomes 3/10, and 5/100 stays as it is.

Example Time! 🎉

Let’s try 0.72:

1. Read it aloud: "Seventy-two hundredths."
2. Write it as a fraction: 72/100.
3. Break it apart: 70/100 + 2/100.
4. Simplify: 7/10 + 2/100.

And there you go! You’ve turned a decimal into an expanded fraction form. 🎊

Tips for Superhero Parents 💪

• Use real-life examples, like money or candy. For instance, $0.25 is the same as 25 cents or 25/100.
• Draw pictures of pies or pizzas divided into slices. Kids love food—and visuals make math yummy!
• Repeat key phrases like “Decimals are fractions” and “Fractions are friends.” Repetition helps little brains remember.