Converting decimals to fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, typically expressed with a decimal point.

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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 the decimal number as the numerator and a power of ten as the denominator, then simplify if possible.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert 0.1 to a fraction in simplest form.

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\frac{1}{10}

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Convert 0.25 to a fraction in simplest form.

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\frac{1}{4}

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Convert 0.8 to a fraction in simplest form.

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\frac{4}{5}

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.5?

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\frac{1}{2}

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How do you simplify the fraction \frac{6}{8}?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2, resulting in \frac{3}{4}.

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What is the decimal equivalent of \frac{3}{5}?

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0.6

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Convert 0.12 to a fraction in simplest form.

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\frac{3}{25}