Converting Fractions to 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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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0.75

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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0.5

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Convert 1/4 to a decimal.

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.75?

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3/4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.5?

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1/2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.25?

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1/4

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If a fraction has a denominator of 10, how can it be expressed as a decimal?

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Simply place the numerator in the tenths place.