Decimals To Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a 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 represents a part of a whole and is written as one number over another, separated by a line (e.g., 1/2).

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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What is 0.5 written as a fraction?

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0.5 is written as 1/2.

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What is 0.75 written as a fraction?

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0.75 is written as 3/4.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the common denominator of 1/4 and 1/2?

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The common denominator of 1/4 and 1/2 is 4.

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Convert 0.2 to a fraction.

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0.2 is written as 2/10, which simplifies to 1/5.

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What is 3/4 + 1/4?

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3/4 + 1/4 = 4/4 = 1.