Fractions into Decimals

In order to answer the questions below, move the sliders for the numerator and denominator and observe how the decimal changes...
To move the slider slowly - click on the point and then use arrow keys to select desired value.

*Note:  decimals are rounded to the nearest ten-thousandth.

You can move the sliders for the Numerator and Denominator and observe how the decimal changes in order to answer these questions...

1) What happens to the decimal when the numerator equals zero?  What about when the denominator equals zero?

2) What do you notice about the decimal when the numerator is larger than the denominator?

3) What is the decimal equivalent for  ¹¹/₇₂?

4) What is the decimal equivalent for  ³⁶/₂₅?

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