Benchmark Fractions and Decimals

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a simple fraction that is easy to understand and use for estimation, such as 0, 1/2, and 1.

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What is a benchmark decimal?

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A benchmark decimal is a decimal that is easy to remember and use for estimation, such as 0, 0.5, and 1.

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What is the fraction equivalent for 0.125?

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1/8

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0.333... (repeating)

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What is the decimal equivalent for 1/3?

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0.33... (repeating)

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What is the fraction equivalent for 0.7?

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7/10

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What is the decimal equivalent for 1/10?

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0.1

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is the decimal equivalent for 0.5?

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1/2