6th 6-4 Decimals and Mixed Numbers

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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 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 is the decimal equivalent of 1/16?

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0.0625

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What is the decimal equivalent of 4/3?

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1.3̅ (which means 1.3333... repeating).

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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.

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What is the simplest form of the decimal 0.68 as a fraction?

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17/25.

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What is the simplest form of the decimal 0.4 as a fraction?

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2/5.

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How do you write a decimal as a mixed number?

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To write a decimal as a mixed number, separate the whole number part from the decimal part, convert the decimal part to a fraction, and combine them.

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What is the mixed number equivalent of 4.45?

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4 & 9/20.

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What does it mean for a fraction to be in simplest form?

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A fraction is in simplest form when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.