Equivalent Fractions, Decimals, Percents

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What are equivalent fractions?

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Fractions that represent the same value or proportion, even though they have different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is 0.75 as a percent?

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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 its place value (e.g., 0.6 = 6/10) and simplify if possible.

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What is 30% as a fraction?

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30% = 30/100 = 3/10 after simplification.

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Which is greater: 0.3 or 30%?

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They are equivalent; 0.3 = 30%.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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To find the percent of a number, multiply the number by the percent (as a decimal). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 × 0.20 = 10.

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What is the percent equivalent of 67/100?

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67%.

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If a class has 20 students and 5 are girls, what percent are boys?

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75% of the class are boys.