Fractions, Rounding, and Place Value

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It is written as one number over another, like 1/2.

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What does the top number in a fraction represent?

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The top number is called the numerator. It shows how many parts we have.

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What does the bottom number in a fraction represent?

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The bottom number is called the denominator. It shows how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is 1/2 in decimal form?

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0.5

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How do you round the number 752 to the nearest hundred?

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752 rounded to the nearest hundred is 800.

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What is place value?

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Place value tells us the value of a digit based on its position in a number.

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In the number 768,921,543, what is the value of the digit 9?

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The digit 9 is in the hundred thousands place, so its value is 900,000.

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What fraction is represented by 9 shaded parts out of 10 total parts?

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The fraction is 9/10.

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Which fraction is larger: 1/2 or 3/4?

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3/4 is larger than 1/2.

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What is rounding?

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Rounding is adjusting a number to make it simpler but keeping its value close to what it was.