Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

Back

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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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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0.5

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Convert 3/10 to a decimal.

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0.3

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Convert 1/4 to a decimal.

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0.25

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Convert 2/5 to a decimal.

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0.4

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Convert 5/10 to a decimal.

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0.5

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Convert 4/5 to a decimal.

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0.8

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Convert 1/8 to a decimal.

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0.125