Fractions and Decimals I: Tenths and Hundredths

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate whole numbers from fractional parts.

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What does 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths are parts of a whole divided into 10 equal parts. Each part is represented as 1/10 or 0.1.

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What does 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths are parts of a whole divided into 100 equal parts. Each part is represented as 1/100 or 0.01.

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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 0.8 as a fraction?

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0.8 can be expressed as 8/10 or simplified to 4/5.

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What is 0.10 as a fraction?

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0.10 can be expressed as 10/100 or simplified to 1/10.

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How do you read 0.12?

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0.12 is read as 'twelve hundredths'.

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What is the relationship between tenths and hundredths?

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Tenths can be converted to hundredths by multiplying by 10 (e.g., 0.1 = 10/100).

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If a shape is divided into 100 equal parts and 12 are shaded, what is the decimal representation of the shaded area?

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The decimal representation is 0.12.