Fractions and Decimals: Tenths and Hundredths

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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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What does the term 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths refer to the first place value to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths refer to the second place value to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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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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0.1

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0.01

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0.5

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0.56

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If 80% of a shape is shaded, how much is that in decimal form?

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0.80