Converting Decimals and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole numbers, using a point to separate the whole part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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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 fraction is equivalent to 0.5?

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0.75.

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Divide 1 by 10 to get 0.1.

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0.4.

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What fraction is equivalent to 0.25?

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How do you convert 1.5 to a fraction?

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0.625.