Equivalent Fractions and Decimals

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers may be different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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How do you find equivalent fractions?

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To find equivalent fractions, you can multiply or divide the numerator and denominator of a fraction by the same non-zero number. For example, multiplying 1/3 by 2/2 gives you 2/6.

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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 1/4?

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0.25

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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 2/3?

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0.666... (repeating) or approximately 0.67.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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0.125

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. Every fraction can be converted to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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What is a proper fraction?

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A proper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is less than the denominator, such as 3/4.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator, such as 5/4.