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MATHEMATICS
7

LEARNING QUARTER I
MODULE WEEK
4

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 MODULE IN
MATHEMATICS 7

QUARTER I
WEEK 4

PROPERTIES OF OPERATIONS
ON THE SET OF INTEGERS &
CONVERSION OF RATIONAL
NUMBERS

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 What I Need to Know

This module contains learning concepts on the properties of operations on the set of
integers and steps in expressing fractions to decimals and vice versa. These concepts are not
new to you since these have been introduced to you in your previous Math classes. The
activities found in the lessons will give you more insights on the topics and their applications
in real-life situations.

Most Essential Learning Competencies:

• Illustrate the different properties of operations on the set of integers (M7NSId-2)
• Express rational numbers from fraction form to decimal form and vice versa
(M7NSIe-1)

Objectives:
At the end of the module, you should be able to:
1. illustrate the different Properties of Operations on the set of integers such as:
a. closure
b. commutative
c. associative
d. distributive
e. identity
f. inverse
2. identify the properties of operations on the set of integers used in the given statement
3. convert fractions to decimals and vice versa

What I Know

Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer by writing on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What property of operations is illustrated in (-5) + (20) + (-6) = (20) + (-6) + (-5)?
A. Associative B. Commutative C. Closure D. Inverse

2. Which of the following equations best describes Identity Property?

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A. 9 + 0 = 9 B. (9) ÷ 1 = 9 C. 9 ( ) = 1 D. 9 – 0 = 9
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3. Which of the following equations illustrates Inverse property?

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A. (10) • (-10) = -100 B.(10)(− )= -1
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C. (10)+ (10)=20 D. (10)( )=1
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4. Complete the equation using the distributive property: 8( a – 7) = __________.
A. 8a – 56 B. 8a -87
C. 8a + 56 D. 8+a – 7

5. Which of the following properties states that changing the order of two numbers that are
either being added or multiplied does not change the value.
A. Closure property B. Commutative property
C. Associative property D. Identity property

6. Which of the following does not illustrate Distributive Property?

A. a(b – c) = ab – ac B. 4(x + 3) = 4x + 12
C. 3(5 • 6) = (3 • 5)6 D. 2(7 – 5) = 14 – 10

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7. Express as a decimal form.
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A. 0.04166… B. 0.4166…
C. 0.512 D. 1.4166…
8. Express 0.353535… as a fraction in its simplest form.
35 35
A. B.
1000 99

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C. D.
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9. All the following rational numbers are equal except __________.

A. 0.8181… B. 81.81% C. 9/11 D. 8/81

10. What is 3 ½ expressed in decimal form?

A. 3.12 B. 3.121212… C. 3.5 D. 35.5

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 Lesson PROPERTIES OF
1 OPERATIONS ON THE
SET OF INTEGERS

What’s In

This lesson is a continuation of the concepts on the Operations of Integers.

Mastering the rules in the previous module will help you understand the contents of
this module with ease and confidence.

Activity 1. Operation Math!

Direction. Perform the indicated operations. Apply the rules on the Operations on
Integers.

1. 5 + (-23) + 35 = __________________

2. (-1) + 2 + (- 3) + 4 = __________________

3. 18 + (-12) + 20 + (-5) = __________________

4. -16 – (- 20) = __________________

5. (7) •(13) •(5) •(10) = __________________

6. (4) •(- 20) •(-5) = __________________

7. 100 ÷ (- 5) = __________________

8. (- 144) ÷ (-12) = __________________

9. (3) • (4 + 10) = __________________

10. (-12 + 18) • (5) = __________________

How did you solve each item in the activity? Did you use a shortcut in answering such?
Discuss.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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 What’s New

Based on the previous activity, you noticed that there are many ways in solving the
different operations as shown in the illustration below:

Solution 1 Solution 2
1. 5 + (-23) + 35 5 + (-23) + 35 Instead of adding 5 and (-23),
= (-18) + 35 add 5 and 35, that is
= 17 5 + 35 + (-23)
= 40 + (-23)
= 17

2. (7) •(13) •(5) •(10) (7) •(13) •(5) •(10) Instead of multiplying 7 and 13,
= (91) •(50) multiply 7 and 5 since it seems
= 4550 easier, then multiply 13 and 10,
that is

(7) •(5) •(13) •(10)

= (35) • (130)
= 4550

In the previous activty, did you use method 1 or method 2? You notice that in solution
2, the order of the numbers was changed but both solutions yielded same results. This means
that we can easily interchange the order of the numbers if it is easier and more practical for
us to do so. This is one of the properties of operations on the set of integers!

You will learn more properties of integers as you proceed in this module.

What is It

Based from Activity 1, we learned one of the properties of operations on the set of
integers. Let us enumerate all with illustrative examples.
Throughout the discussion, assume that the numbers represented by the letters a, b
and c are integers. Now, let us start our discussion on the different Properties.

Property Illustrative Examples

1. Closure Property The Closure Property of Addition for real numbers
Two integers that are added and states that if a and b are real numbers, then a + b is
multiplied remain as integers. The a unique real number.
set of integers is closed under
addition and multiplication. Example: Adding two real numbers produces another
real number.

12 + 14 = 26

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 Property Illustrative Examples
12 and 14 are both real numbers and their sum 26 is
also a real number.

The Closure Property of Multiplication for real

numbers states that if a and b are real numbers,
then a × b is a unique real number.

Example: Multiplying two real numbers produces

another real number.

(15) •( - 3) = -45

15 and -3 are real numbers and their product -45 is

also a real number.

2. Commutative Property Commutative Property of Addition

Changing the order of two numbers Examples:
that are either being added or 1. 2 + 3 = 3 + 2,
multiplied does not change the
value. That is since 2 + 3 = 5 and 3 + 2 = 5 also.
2. (-16) +( -5) = (-5) + (-16)
a+b=b+a
or 3. 100 + 99 = 99 + 100
ab = ba
Commutative Property of Multiplication

4. (2) (4) = (4) (2),

since (2)(4) = 8 and (4)(2) = 8 also.
5. (-4) (-15) = (-15) (-4)
6. (10) (25) = (25) (10)

3. Associative Property Associative Property of Addition

Changing the grouping of numbers Example:
that are either being added or (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)
multiplied does not change its value.
That is, Notice that in the left side of the equation, 2 and 3
(a + b) + c = a + (b + c) are grouped while in the right side of the equation, 3
or and 4 are grouped. Anyhow, both have the same
(ab) c = a (bc) sum.

Checking:
(2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)
5+4=2+7
9=9

Associative Property of Multiplication

Example:
(4 x 3) x 5 = 4 x (3 x 5)
Notice that in the left side of the equation 4 and 3 are
grouped while in the right side of the equation, 3 and

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 Property Illustrative Examples
5 are grouped. Anyhow, both have the same
product.

Checking:
(4 x 3) x 5 = 4 x (3 x 5)
12 x 5 = 4 x 15
60 = 60

4. Distributive Property Examples:

When two numbers have been 1. 2(3 + 4) = (2)(3) + (2)(4)
added/subtracted and then
multiplied by a factor, the result will Notice that 2 is multiplied distributively to both
be the same when each number is addends and the obtained products were added.
multiplied by the factor and the
products are then added / Checking:
subtracted. That is, 2(3 + 4) = (2)(3) + (2)(4)
2(7) = 6 + 8
a (b + c) = ab + ac 14 = 14
or
a (b - c) = ab – ac 2. 9 [ ( -7 ) + ( -8 )] = [(9 )(-7 )] + [ (9)( -8 )]

Checking:
9 [ ( -7 ) + ( -8 )] = [(9 )(-7 )] + [ (9)( -8 )]
(9)( - 15) = (-63) + (-72)
-135 = -135

5. Identity Property Additive Identity

- the sum of any number and 0 is the given number.
That is,
a+0=a

Note: Zero is the additive identity.

Examples:
1. 54 + 0 = 54
2. -60 + 0 = -60
3. 399 + 0 = 399

Multiplicative Identity
- the product of any number and 1 is the given
number, that is
a • 1 = a.

Note: One is the multiplicative identity.

Examples:
1. 32 x 1 = 32
2. -52 x 1 = -52
3. 69 x 1 = 69

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 Property Illustrative Examples
6. Inverse Property Additive Inverse
- the sum of any number and its additive inverse is
zero. The additive inverse of a positive number is the
negative of that number, that is
a + (-a) = 0.

And the additive inverse of a negative number is the

positive of that number, that is
-a + a = 0.

Examples:
1. 19 + (-19) = 0
2. -48 + 48 = 0
3. 402 + (-402) = 0

Multiplicative Inverse Property

- the product of any number and its multiplicative
inverse or reciprocal is 1. The multiplicative inverse
1
of the number 𝑎 is . That is,
𝑎
𝟏
𝒂• =1
𝒂

Examples:
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1. 9 • = 1
9

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2. -52 • (− ) = 1
52

3 8 24
3. • = =1
8 3 24

What’s More
Activity 2. Find my Properties!

Direction: Do what is asked.

A. Identify the property used in each of the statements below.

1. (6)+0=6 __________________________
2. ( 15) + (-12 ) + ( 10 ) =( -12 ) + ( 10 ) + ( 15 ) __________________________
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3. 8•( )=1 __________________________
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4. 12 • ( 9 + 13 ) = ( 12 • 9 ) + ( 12 • 13 ) __________________________
5. 7+(-7)=0 __________________________

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B. Complete the statements below, using the designated property:
6. (- 19 ) + ______ = 0 (Inverse Property )
7. ( -5 ) [( 8 ) + ( -10 )] = ________________ (Distributive Property)
8. [( 3) • (-5 )] • (-8) = __________________ (Associative Property)
9. ( -6 )( ____) = 54 (Closure Property)
10. ( -15 )( ____ ) = -15 (Identity Property)

What I Have Learned

The different properties of operations on the set of integers are:
1. Closure Property
2. Commutative Property
3. Associative Property
4. Distributive Property
5. Identity Property
6. Inverse Property

What I Can Do
Activity 3. Show and Tell!

Determine what kind of property of real numbers is being illustrated in the following images:

1. MAKING OF HALO-HALO

+ + + +
EQUALS (=)

+ + + +
If a represents the banana, b represents the ube, c for the buko, d for langka and e for the

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peanuts, show the mathematical statement of the diagram.

____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ = ____ + ____ + ____ + ____ + ____

What property is being illustrated? _______________________________

2. FIGHT AGAINST CORONAVIRUS

+ + = + +

If a represents the lysol, b represents the mask and c represents the alcohol, show the
mathematical statement of the diagram.

(_______ + _______ ) +_______ = _______ + (_______ + _______ )

What property is being illustrated? _______________________________

B. REFLECTION
The lesson on the properties of operations on integers explains how numbers or values
are arranged or related in an equation. It further clarifies that no matter how these numbers
are arranged and what processes are used, the composition of the equation and the final
answer will still be the same.
Our society is much like these equations - composed of different numbers and
operations, different people with varied personalities, perspectives and experiences. We can
choose to look at the differences and forever highlight one's advantage or superiority over the
others. Or we can focus on the commonality among people and altogether, work for the
common good.
In your journal, write a situation where we can achieve a peaceful society and
harmonious relationship by recognizing, appreciating and fully maximizing the positive traits
that we, as Filipino people, have in common.

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 Lesson EXPRESSING RATIONAL
NUMBERS FROM FRACTION
2 FORM TO DECIMAL FORM AND
VICE VERSA

What’s In
Activity 1. Little Mix!

Study the rational numbers below. Arrange them from least to greatest.

4 3 9
, 0.5, , 0.35,
9 7 13

Answer: _____________________________

How did you go about the problem? ____________________________________________

You realize that the only way the numbers can be compared is by making the numbers
either all fractions or all decimals.

So how do we express rational numbers from fraction form to decimal form and vice
versa?

The next part of the lesson will provide detailed information on how to express rational
numbers from fraction form to decimal form and vice versa.

What’s New
Before we proceed to the steps in expressing rational numbers from fraction form to
decimal form and vice versa, let us recall the definition of a rational number.

A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a ratio of two integers ab,
b ≠ 0.
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Examples: 3 can be expressed as
1
25 25
6.25 can be expressed as 6 =
100 4
1 4
1.33… can be expressed as 1 =
3 3
Note that every rational number can be represented by either a terminating decimal
or a repeating decimal.

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 A terminating decimal is usually defined as a decimal number that contains a finite
number of digits after the decimal point.
Examples are 0.25, 3.256, 0.5

On the other hand, a repeating decimal is a decimal number that continues infinitely
with repeated pattern.

Examples :

1. 23.562562562................. The repeated pattern is 562. So we can simply rewrite

the decimal as 23.562. The bar indicates that the digits under it are repeated.

2. 1.3333333333................ The repeated pattern is 3. So we can simply

rewrite the decimal as 1.3. The bar indicates that the digit under it is repeated.

What is It
Now, let us express the Rational numbers from Fraction form to Decimal form and
vice-versa. There are some steps that you may follow.
• To convert a fraction to a decimal, simply divide the numerator by the denominator.
1 4 100
Example: Convert the following fractions into decimals: a) , b) 6 and c)
4 5 12
Solution:
1
a) = ?
4

1
Therefore, = 0.25
4
4
b) 6 = ?
5

For mixed numbers, just set aside the whole number and work on its fraction part.

4 4
This means that = 0.8, thus 6 = 6.8.
5 5

100
c) =?
12

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 100 25
Note that is equivalent to .
12 3

100
Therefore, = 8.33... = 8.3 .
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Note that for letters a and b, the converted decimals are terminating while for letter c,
the converted decimal is repeating.

• To convert decimals to fractions here are three simple steps.

Step 1. Write the decimal divided by 1.
Step 2. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 raised to the number of
decimal places in the numerator.
Step 3. Simplify or reduce the fraction in its lowest term.

Example: Solve for the equivalent fraction for each: a) 0.25, b) 0.135, and c) 6.45.
Solution:
0.25 102
a) 0.25 = 𝑥
1 102

0.25 100
= 𝑥 There are 2 decimal places
1 100

25
=
100
1
=
4

Note that the goal here is to write the numerator as a whole number. Or you can just
remember this: the number of zeroes in the denominator is the number of decimal places.

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 135 27
b) 0.135 = =
1000 200

There are 3 decimal

places, hence 3 zeroes

545 45 9
c) 6.45 = =6 =6
100 100 20
There are 2 decimal
places, hence 2 zeroes

Note that for cases like this, you can just separate the whole number and then convert
the decimal part.

What’s More
It can be noted that the previous examples are all terminating decimals. So, how can you
express repeating decimals into fractions? Look at these illustrative examples:
1. Convert 0.77… into a fraction.

Step 1. Let x = Given decimal number

If the given decimal number is 0.77….., then we have

x = 0.77… (this will be our first equation)

Step 2. Identify the repeated pattern.

In 0.77….., the repeated pattern is only one digit which is 7.

Step 3. Multiply x by 10 raised to the number of repeating digits.

Since there is only one repeated digit, we multiply x by 10 1= 10, hence,
10x = 7.77…. (this will be our second equation)
Step 4. Subtract the two formed equations.
10x = 7.77…
- x = 0.77… Observe that the repeating digits
9x = 7.0 will eventually cancel out.

Step 5. Solve for x. Then simplify your answer.

9x = 7
9𝑥 7
= To get rid of 9, we divide both sides of the equation by 9
9 9
7
𝑥=
9

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Therefore, 0.77 … =
9

2. Express 0. 6565… as a fraction

Solution: Since there are two digits repeated, multiply the first equation by 102 = 100.
So we have,

100 x = 65.6565…
- x = 0.6565…
99 x = 65.0
99𝑥 65
=
99 99
65
𝑥=
99

3. Let x = 0.325454... Note that there are two repeating digits.

In this case, there are 2

10000x = 3254.5454...
non-repeating digits − 100 x = 32.5454
before the 2 repeating 9900 x = 3222
digits. So, 104=10000. 9900 9900 The non-terminating,
repeating digits will
3222
In this case, there are 2 x= cancel out
9900
repeating digits. So,
179
102=100. =
550
Expressing the fraction
in lowest term

179
Therefore, 0.325454... = 0.3254 = .
550

What I Can Do

Activity 2. Simplify!

Direction: Do what is asked.

A. Express the following fractions to decimals.
7 5
1.
20
______________ 5. 4 ______________
12
3
2. ______________
8 19
11 6. ______________
3. ______________ 20
25 11
1 7. 5 ______________
4. ______________ 15
7

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 8 5
8. 3 ______________ 10. 1 ______________
9 18
13
9. 6 ______________
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B. Express the following decimals to fractions.

1. 0.12 _____________ 6. 0. 555… _____________

2. 0. 09 _____________ 7. 0.090909… _____________
3. 0.234 _____________ 8. 0. 135135… _____________
4. 0. 7 _____________ 9. 0. 58333… _____________
5. 4. 1 _____________ 10. 4.111… _____________

What I Have Learned

1. To convert a fraction to a decimal, simply divide the numerator by the denominator.

2. To convert terminating decimals to fractions here are three simple steps.
Step 1. Write down the decimal divided by 1.
Step 2. Multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 raised to the number of
decimal places in the numerator.
Step 3. Simplify or reduce the fraction in its lowest term.
3. To convert terminating decimals to fractions here are three simple steps.
Step 1. Represent the given decimal number as x.

Step 2. Identify the repeated pattern.

Step 3. Multiply x by 10 raised to the number of repeating digits.

Step 4. Subtract the two formed equations.
Step 5. Solve for x. Then simplify your answer.

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 Assessment
Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer by writing on a
separate sheet of paper.
1. What property of operations is illustrated in (-5) + (20) + (-6) = (20) + (-6) + (-5)?
A. Associative B. Commutative C. Closure D. Inverse

2. Which of the following equations best describes Identity Property?

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A. 9 + 0 = 9 B. (9) ÷ 1 = 9 C. 9 ( ) = 1 D. 9 – 0 = 9
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3. Which of the following equations illustrates Inverse property?

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A. (10) • (-10) = -100 B.(10)(− )= -1
10
1
C. (10)+ (10)=20 D. (10)( )=1
10

4. Complete the equation using the distributive property: 8( a – 7) = __________.

A. 8a – 56 B. 8a -87
C. 8a + 56 D. 8+a – 7

5. Which of the following properties states that changing the order of two numbers that are
either being added or multiplied does not change the value.
A. Closure property B. Commutative property
C. Associative property D. Identity property

6. Which of the following does not illustrate Distributive Property?

A. a(b – c) = ab – ac B. 4(x + 3) = 4x + 12
C. 3(5 • 6) = (3 • 5)6 D. 2(7 – 5) = 14 – 10

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7. Express as a decimal form.
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A. 0.04166… B. 0.4166…
C. 0.512 D. 1.4166…
8. Express 0.353535… as a fraction in its simplest form.
35 35 35 7
A. B. C. D.
1000 99 10 20

9. All the following rational numbers are equal except __________.

A. 0.8181… B. 81.81% C. 9/11 D. 8/81

10. What is 3 ½ when expressed in decimal form?

A. 3.12 B. 3.121212… C. 3.5 D. 35.5

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Answer Key

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REFERENCES

Malvar, M., Sebastian, J., and Sebastian, Q. (2014). Simplified Math for Grade 7. Salinlahi
Publishing House, Inc: Makati City, Philippines.

Malvar, M., Sebastian, J., and Sebastian, Q. (2017). Math Made Easy for Grade 7. Salinlahi
Publishing House, Inc: Makati City, Philippines.

ONLINE RESOURCES

Non-terminating Repeating Decimal. Retrieved from: https://www.onlinemath4all.com/non-

terminating-repeating-decimal.html

Fraction to Decimal Calculator. Retrieved from:

https://www.calculatorsoup.com/calculators/math/fraction-to-decimal-calculator.php

Converting Fractions into Decimals. Retrieved from:

https://www.onlinemath4all.com/converting-fractions-into-decimals.html

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