Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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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Convert 2/3 to a decimal.

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0.67

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Convert 1/4 to a decimal.

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0.25

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Convert 3/10 to a decimal.

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0.3

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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Convert 5/8 to a decimal.

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0.625

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What does the term 'terminating decimal' mean?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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Convert 7/20 to a decimal.

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0.35