4.2G Relate Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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. 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, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 6/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 6/10 is 0.6.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 8/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 8/10 is 0.8.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 94/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 94/100 is 0.94.

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How do you read the decimal 0.7?

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The decimal 0.7 is read as 'seven tenths'.

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What does the term 'tenths' mean in decimals?

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'Tenths' refers to the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.