Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a numerical representation of a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the numerator is the part and the denominator is the whole.

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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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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 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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0.6

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What is the place value of the digit 3 in the number 3.10?

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The place value of the digit 3 in 3.10 is 'ones'.

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What is the place value of the digit 1 in the number 3.10?

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The place value of the digit 1 in 3.10 is 'tenths'.

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How do you round the decimal 0.41 to the nearest whole number?

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0.41 rounded to the nearest whole number is 0.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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0.4

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the numbers by the decimal point and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.