Converting Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as one number over another, separated by a line (e.g., 1/2).

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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.5

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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.75

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.5?

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1/2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.25?

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1/4

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Convert 1/5 to a decimal.

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.2

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Convert 2/5 to a decimal.

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.4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.75?

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3/4