Fractions & Decimals

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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 decimal?

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

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What is a decimal?

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

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two different ways to represent the same concept of parts of a whole; they can be converted into each other.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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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 decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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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 based on the place value of the last digit, then simplify if possible.

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What is the greatest rational number among 0.5, 0.67, and 0.3?

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0.67 is the greatest rational number among them.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.5?

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