Fractions as Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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

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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 a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction, such as 2 1/2.

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Convert 1/4 to a decimal.

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0.25

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Convert 3/5 to a decimal.

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0.6

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

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0.875

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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 as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, etc., depending on the number of decimal places, and simplify if possible.

Front

Convert 0.75 to a fraction.

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3/4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2 1/3?

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2.3333 (or 2.33 rounded to two decimal places).

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Convert 0.5 to a fraction.

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1/2