Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the part and 2 is the whole.

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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 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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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, to convert 1/4 to a decimal, divide 1 by 4, which equals 0.25.

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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 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.

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What is the value of 0.12 in cents?

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0.12 represents 12 cents.

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What is the value of 0.41 in cents?

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0.41 represents 41 cents.

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What fraction does the grid represent if it shows 6 shaded parts out of 10?

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The grid represents the fraction 6/10.

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If Nahom has $0.07, what fraction of a dollar is this?

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$0.07 is represented as the fraction 7/100.

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How do you write 15.08 as a mixed number?

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15.08 can be written as 15 2/25.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same concept of parts of a whole. They can be converted into each other.