Fractions to Decimals and Decimals to Fractions

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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 decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with 1 as the denominator, 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 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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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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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 add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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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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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have a common denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.8?

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The decimal equivalent of 0.8 is 4/5 when expressed as a fraction.