5.2 Converting Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, often used to express values less than one.

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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 as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of ten as the denominator, then simplify.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert 0.25 to a fraction in simplest form.

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Convert 0.6 to a fraction in simplest form.

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Convert 0.5 to a fraction in simplest form.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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Convert 4.65 to a mixed number in simplest form.

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What does it mean to express a fraction in simplest form?

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Expressing a fraction in simplest form means reducing it to its lowest terms where the numerator and denominator are coprime.

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Convert 0.8 to a fraction in simplest form.

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