Decimals and 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 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 fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What does the term 'tenths' refer to in decimals?

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'Tenths' refers to the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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How is the decimal 0.1 expressed as a fraction?

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0.1 is expressed as the fraction 1/10.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 24 hundredths?

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24 hundredths is expressed as the decimal 0.24.

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How do you write the mixed number 2 and 6 hundredths as a decimal?

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2 and 6 hundredths is written as the decimal 2.06.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways of representing the same concept of parts of a whole; they can be converted from one to the other.

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How do you express 4.13 as a mixed number?

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4.13 can be expressed as the mixed number 4 13/100.

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What is the decimal representation of 5 tenths?

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5 tenths is represented as the decimal 0.5.