Fractions, Decimals, & Percents

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When converting decimals to percents, move the decimal:

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Two places to the right.

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Express 40% as a fraction in simplest form.

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2/5

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Change 4% to a decimal.

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.04

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Write 35% as a fraction in simplest form.

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7/20

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Write 0.604 as a percent.

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60.4%

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator over a denominator.

Front

What is a decimal?

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

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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Multiply the fraction by 100 and add a percent sign.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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Divide the percent by 100.