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 \( \frac{3}{25} \) to a decimal.

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What is the process to 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 of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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Convert the decimal 0.65 into a fraction and simplify.

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\( \frac{13}{20} \)

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Convert the fraction \( \frac{1}{8} \) to a decimal.

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Convert the fraction \( \frac{13}{20} \) to a decimal.

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Convert the fraction \( \frac{3}{4} \) to a decimal.

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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.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a numerical quantity that is not a whole number, represented by two numbers, the numerator and the denominator.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).