Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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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, and simplify if possible.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%', indicating how many parts out of 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent value by 100.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways of representing the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the percent equivalent of 0.5?

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50%.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).