Fractions and 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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right until you find a difference.

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Which is greater: 0.6 or 0.60?

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They are equal; 0.6 and 0.60 represent the same value.

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What is the value of 0.09 in fraction form?

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9/100