Relate Fractions and Decimals Flashcard

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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, e.g., 0.5.

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What does it mean for fractions and decimals to be equivalent?

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Fractions and decimals are equivalent when they represent the same value, e.g., 1/2 is equivalent to 0.5.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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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 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 9/10?

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0.9

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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 its place value and simplify if possible.

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What is the fraction equivalent of 0.25?

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1/4