Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a ratio of two numbers, the numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).

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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 part from the fractional part.

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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 by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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Tenths refer to the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the term 'hundredths' mean in decimals?

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Hundredths refer to the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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How do you read the decimal 0.75?

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0.75 is read as 'seventy-five hundredths'.