Decimals and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal 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 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place the result over the original denominator.

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What is the sum of 2.8 and 3.7?

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The sum is 6.5.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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Find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the product of 8/11 and 3/4?

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The product is 6/11.

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How do you divide fractions?

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Multiply the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction.

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What is a common denominator?

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A common denominator is a shared multiple of the denominators of two or more fractions.

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How do you subtract decimals?

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Align the decimal points and subtract as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the value of 1/2 of 2 and 1/4?

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1/2 of 2 and 1/4 is 1 and 1/8.