Decimals and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, 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, such as 1/2.

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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What does 0.1 represent as a fraction?

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0.1 represents 1/10 as a fraction.

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How do you write 96 hundredths as a decimal?

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96 hundredths is written as 0.96.

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How would the decimal 0.08 be written as a fraction?

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0.08 can be written as 8/100.

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What is the equivalent of 2 x 0.1?

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2 x 0.1 is equivalent to 0.2.

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How do you convert 45/100 to a decimal?

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45/100 is written as 0.45 in decimal form.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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1/4 is equivalent to 0.25.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths refer to the second place to the right of the decimal point, representing 1/100.