Fractions & 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 a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part, e.g., 0.5.

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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 0.38 represent in fraction form?

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0.38 can be represented as 38/100.

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How do you find the non-shaded part of a decimal model?

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Subtract the shaded part from 1 (or 100%): Non-shaded = 1 - Shaded.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals and vice versa; they both represent parts of a whole.

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What is 7/100 in decimal form?

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7/100 is equal to 0.07.

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Which is greater: 0.85 or 0.8?

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0.85 is greater than 0.8.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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Compare the digits from left to right; the first different digit determines which is greater.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 80/100?

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80/100 is equal to 0.8.