Comparing Decimals, Fractions and Percents

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten. It is written with a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (the top number) and a denominator (the bottom number), indicating how many parts of a certain size are taken.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% becomes 0.25.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right. The number with the larger digit in the first place where they differ is the larger number.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger numerator (after adjusting for the common denominator) is the larger fraction.

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How do you compare percents?

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To compare percents, convert them to decimals or fractions, or compare them directly as they are both out of 100.

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What is the relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents?

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Convert 0.12 to a percent.

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0.12 as a percent is 12%.