Fractions and Decimals I: Tenths and Hundredths

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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).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate whole numbers from parts of a whole.

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What does 'tenths' mean in fractions?

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'Tenths' refers to a fraction where the denominator is 10, indicating that something is divided into 10 equal parts.

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What does 'hundredths' mean in fractions?

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'Hundredths' refers to a fraction where the denominator is 100, indicating that something is divided into 100 equal parts.

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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 0.1 in fraction form?

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0.1 is equal to 1/10.

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What is 0.01 in fraction form?

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0.01 is equal to 1/100.

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How do you read the decimal 0.25?

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0.25 is read as 'twenty-five hundredths'.

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How do you read the decimal 0.5?

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0.5 is read as 'five tenths'.

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What is the relationship between tenths and hundredths?

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One tenth is equal to ten hundredths (1/10 = 10/100).