Relating Fractions to Decimals

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. A fraction represents a part of a whole, while a decimal represents that same part in a base-10 format.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 = 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/5 is 0.6.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.2?

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The fraction equivalent of 0.2 is 1/5.

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How do you express 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be expressed as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the decimal representation of 6/10?

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The decimal representation of 6/10 is 0.6.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 2.7?

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The fraction equivalent of 2.7 is 27/10.

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How do you convert 0.07 to a fraction?

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0.07 can be converted to a fraction as 7/100.