Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are 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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What is 1/2 as a decimal?

Back

0.5

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What is 2 1/5 as a decimal?

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2.2

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What is 9 1/5 as a decimal?

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9.2

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What is 3/10 as a decimal?

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0.3

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts you have.

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75