Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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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 1, then multiply the top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point.

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What does the number 0.9 represent as a fraction?

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0.9 can be represented as 9/10.

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What is the value of 1.96 in terms of tenths?

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1.96 has a 9 in the tenths place.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 17/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 17/100 is 0.17.

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How do you write 1 and 54/100 as a decimal?

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1 and 54/100 can be written as 1.54.

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What is the place value of the digit 9 in the number 1.96?

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The digit 9 is in the tenths place.

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If a model is shaded to represent 0.17, what fraction does it represent?

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0.17 represents the fraction 17/100.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 1/2?

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The decimal for the fraction 1/2 is 0.5.