Fractions and Decimals I: Tenths and Hundredths

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate whole numbers from parts of a whole.

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What does 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths are parts of a whole that are divided into 10 equal parts. Each part is one-tenth of the whole.

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What does 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths are parts of a whole that are divided into 100 equal parts. Each part is one-hundredth of the whole.

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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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What is 0.10 in fraction form?

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0.10 is equal to 1/10.

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What is 0.01 in fraction form?

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0.01 is equal to 1/100.

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How many hundredths are in one whole?

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There are 100 hundredths in one whole.

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How many tenths are in one whole?

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There are 10 tenths in one whole.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/100 is 0.03.