Comparing Decimals, Fractions, and Percents

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express 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. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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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 percent symbol. For example, 0.75 = 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 0.25.

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

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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Arrange in order from greatest to least: 0.5, 50%, 1/2.

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0.5, 50%, 1/2 (all are equal).

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Which is greater: 0.75 or 3/4?

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They are equal; 0.75 = 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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3/5 = 0.6.