Converting Fractions and Decimals

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What is the process to 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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Convert the fraction 1/2 to a decimal.

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0.5

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal fraction that eventually repeats the same sequence of digits indefinitely.

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Convert the fraction 3/4 to a decimal.

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0.75

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

Back

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.

Front

Convert the decimal 0.75 to a fraction.

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3/4

Front

What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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0.2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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0.125

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Convert the fraction 2/5 to a decimal.

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0.4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

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0.3 repeating (0.333...) or 1/3.