Decimals To 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 two numbers separated by a slash, 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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Convert the fraction 3/5 to a decimal.

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0.6

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What is 0.04 written as a fraction in simplest form?

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1/25

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Convert to a fraction in simplest form 0.625.

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5/8

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Convert the fraction 13/20 to a decimal.

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0.65

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What is 0.04 written as a fraction?

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4/100

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What does 'simplest form' mean in fractions?

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Simplest form means that the fraction is reduced to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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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.