Fractions and Decimals

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (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, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 does the decimal 0.5 represent as a fraction?

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0.5 represents the fraction 1/2.

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What is the value of 0.3 in fraction form?

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0.3 is equal to 3/10.

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How do you read the decimal 0.08?

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0.08 is read as 'eight hundredths'.

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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 value; they can be converted from one to the other.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is the decimal representation of 3/10?

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The decimal representation of 3/10 is 0.3.