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 in the fractions are different. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent fractions.

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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 9/50?

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0.18

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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, 3/10 = 3 ÷ 10 = 0.3.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 0.3?

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3/10

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What does the fraction 4/5 represent in decimal form?

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0.80

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How can you find equivalent fractions?

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You can find equivalent fractions by multiplying or dividing the numerator and denominator by the same number. For example, multiplying both by 2 gives 2/4, which is equivalent to 1/2.

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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, and every decimal can be expressed as a fraction.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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If a grid is divided into 100 equal parts and 10 are shaded, what fraction is shaded?

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10/100, which is equivalent to 0.1.