Relating Fractions, Decimals, and Money

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What is a fraction?

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents half.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is the value of 0.87 in fraction form?

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What is the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 1.6, the digit 6 is in the tenths place.

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How do you write money amounts in decimal form?

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Money amounts are written in decimal form with two decimal places, representing dollars and cents. For example, $1.25 means 1 dollar and 25 cents.

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What is the value of 1 dollar in cents?

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1 dollar is equal to 100 cents.

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How do you convert dollars to cents?

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To convert dollars to cents, multiply the dollar amount by 100. For example, $2.50 is equal to 250 cents.

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What is the value of 0.68 in fraction form?

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How do you find the total value of coins?

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To find the total value of coins, add the value of each coin together. For example, 4 quarters (100 cents), 2 dimes (20 cents), and 3 pennies (3 cents) total 123 cents.