Fractions, Decimals and Percentages

Front

What is a fraction?

Back

Front

What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole. It uses a dot (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part, like 0.5.

Front

What is a percentage?

Back

A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a part of 100. It is denoted by the symbol %.

Front

How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

Back

Front

How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

Back

To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the % symbol. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

Front

What is the simplest form of a fraction?

Back

Front

How do you compare fractions?

Back

To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals. Then, you can see which is larger or smaller.

Front

What is an equivalent fraction?

Back

Front

How do you add fractions with the same denominator?

Back

Front

How do you subtract fractions with different denominators?

Back

To subtract fractions with different denominators, first find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.