Converting Fractions Into Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a decimal?

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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?

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

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What is 1/2 as a decimal?

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0.5

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What is 2/4 as a decimal?

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0.5

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What is 3/5 as a decimal?

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0.6

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What is 9/10 as a decimal?

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0.9

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What is 75/100 as a decimal?

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0.75

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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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.