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 fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number 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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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., 0.5 = 5/10) and simplify if possible.

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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 does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/100?

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0.01