Fraction, Decimal, and Percent

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 a percent sign. For example, 0.6 x 100 = 60%.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing 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 percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 76% = 76/100 = 19/25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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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. For example, 2/5 = 2 ÷ 5 = 0.4.

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

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. They can be converted into one another.

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Convert 0.08 to a percent.

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0.08 as a percent is 8%.

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What is 40% as a fraction?

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40% as a fraction is 40/100, which simplifies to 2/5.

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How do you find the fraction of a whole that is not a certain percent?

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To find the fraction that is not a certain percent, subtract the percent from 100% and convert the result to a fraction. For example, if 40% are red, then 100% - 40% = 60%, which is 3/5.