Convert Fractions to Decimals - Practice 3

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What is a fraction?

Back

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

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is 4/9 as a decimal?

Back

.444

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What is 5/8 as a decimal?

Back

.625

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What is 6/11 as a decimal?

Back

.545

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What is 3/4 as a decimal?

Back

.75

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What is 7/8 as a decimal?

Back

.875

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

Back

The numerator represents the number of parts being considered.

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What does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts in the whole.