Converting Decimals to Fractions and Fractions to Decimals

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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, often used to express values less than one.

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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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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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 (e.g., 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25).

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert 0.5 to a fraction in simplest form.

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1/2

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Convert 0.25 to a fraction in simplest form.

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1/4

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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0.75

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 10/100?

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0.1