Fraction and Decimal Word Problems

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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 fractions in a base 10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number 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 is the total weight of 26 birdhouses weighing 3.93 pounds each?

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102.18 pounds

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How much does Riley earn in a week if she charges $3.85 per hour and works 8 hours?

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$30.80

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the total amount of juice Simon has if he has 1/5 gallon of cranberry juice, 1/3 gallon of apple juice, and 7/10 gallon of grape juice?

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1 7/30 gallons

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How do you calculate miles per gallon?

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Miles per gallon is calculated by dividing the total miles driven by the total gallons of gas used.

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If a team needs to run a 1/4 mile relay race and each runner runs 1/16 mile, how many runners are needed?

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4 runners

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What is the process to multiply a fraction by a whole number?

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To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the same denominator.