Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is 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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0.5

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0.75

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0.2

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Approximately 0.6667 (repeating decimal).

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely.

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Terminating decimal.

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16.9

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