Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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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 over 1, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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What does 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths refer to the second place to the right of the decimal point, representing parts out of 100.

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What does 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths refer to the first place to the right of the decimal point, representing parts out of 10.

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Convert 0.75 to a fraction.

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0.75 = 3/4.

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Convert 0.5 to a fraction.

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0.5 = 1/2.

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What is the mixed number for 1.55?

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1.55 = 1 55/100.

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How do you identify the tenths place in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point.

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How do you identify the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point.