Modeling Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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0.2

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How can you represent 0.3 as a fraction?

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0.3 can be represented as 3/10.

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What does the shaded area in a fraction model represent?

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The shaded area represents the part of the whole that is being considered, indicating the value of the fraction.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.125?

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1/8

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How do you find the decimal equivalent of a fraction?

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To find the decimal equivalent of a fraction, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the fraction equivalent for the decimal 0.4?

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2/5

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What does a grid model represent in terms of fractions?

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A grid model visually represents fractions by dividing a whole into equal parts, showing how many parts are shaded or unshaded.