Fractions, decimals and percentages

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a fraction expressed as a part of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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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How do you convert a decimal to a percentage?

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To convert a decimal to a percentage, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the '%' symbol.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, 20% of 50 is 50 * 0.20 = 10.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percentages?

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Fractions, decimals, and percentages are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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How do you order fractions, decimals, and percentages?

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Convert all values to the same form (either fractions, decimals, or percentages) and then compare them.