Fractions, Decimals and Percents

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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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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a base 10 system, indicated by a decimal point (e.g., 0.75).

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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 1, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100 (e.g., 25% = 0.25).

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What is 1/2 as a percent?

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1/2 as a percent is 50%.

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What is 0.5 as a percent?

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0.5 as a percent is 50%.

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How do you change a percent to a decimal?

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To change a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point two places to the left (e.g., 75% = 0.75).

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What is 3/4 as a percent?

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3/4 as a percent is 75%.