Convert fractions to decimals

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What is a fraction?

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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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1.2

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0.008

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What does it mean when a fraction has a denominator of 10?

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It means the fraction can be easily converted to a decimal by moving the decimal point one place to the left.

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0.25

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How do you handle mixed numbers when converting to decimals?

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Convert the whole number to a decimal and add it to the decimal equivalent of the fractional part.