Fractions, Decimals, Percents, and Ratios

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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 percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply the result by 100.

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Convert 3/8 to a percent.

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37.5%.

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What is the formula to convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100.

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Convert 0.604 to a percent.

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60.4%.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, indicating how many parts out of 100.

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How do you write a percent as a fraction?

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To write a percent as a fraction, divide the percent by 100 and simplify if necessary.

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Write 76% as a fraction.

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76% as a fraction is 76/100, which simplifies to 19/25.

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What is a ratio?

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A ratio is a comparison of two quantities by division, showing how many times one value contains or is contained within the other.

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If there are 5 boys and 7 girls, what is the ratio of girls to boys?

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The ratio of girls to boys is 7 to 5.