bb Locating Rational Numbers on a Number Line

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction or ratio of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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How do you locate 1/2 on a number line?

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1/2 is located halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What is the decimal representation of 1/5?

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0.2

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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 representation of 3/4?

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0.75

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Which decimal is equivalent to 2/5?

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0.4

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How do you identify the position of a decimal on a number line?

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To identify the position of a decimal, locate it between whole numbers based on its value.

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What is the value of 0.4 on a number line?

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0.4 is located between 0 and 1, closer to 0 than to 1.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator.

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How can you represent 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 can be represented as 1/2.