6th Grade Fractions, Decimals, Percents

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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 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 percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction 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 percent?

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

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify if possible.

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What is the equivalent of 0.5 in fraction form?

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0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.

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What is the simplest form of 35% as a fraction?

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35% as a fraction in simplest form is 7/20.

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How do you order fractions, decimals, and percents?

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To order fractions, decimals, and percents, convert them all to the same form (either all fractions, all decimals, or all percents) and then compare.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 2/5 is 0.4.