Decimals, Percents and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, expressed using a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of the fraction 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). For example, 2/5 = 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4.

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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. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.4 × 100 = 40%.

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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. For example, 25% = 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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Express 2/5 as a decimal.

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0.4

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Convert 2/25 from a fraction to a decimal.

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.08

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7 is what percent of 56?

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12.5%

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Convert 18.2 into a percent.

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1820%