Converting Fractions and Decimals

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Convert 0.65 into a fraction and simplify.

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13/20

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Convert 2.5 into a simplified mixed number.

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2 1/2

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Convert 1.75 into a simplified mixed number.

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1 3/4

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Convert 0.08 into a simplified fraction.

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2/25

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Convert 0.17 into a simplified fraction.

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17/100

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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.

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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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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value and simplify.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.