Fraction/ Decimal Word Problems

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process to 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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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together. Simplify if possible.

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What is the formula to find the total weight of multiple items?

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Total weight = Number of items × Weight of each item.

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items?

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Total cost = Number of items × Cost of each item.

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What does it mean to work 1.3 times as many hours?

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It means to multiply the original number of hours by 1.3 to find the new total.

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How do you add mixed numbers?

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To add mixed numbers, first add the whole numbers, then add the fractions, and combine if necessary.

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What is the first step in solving a word problem involving fractions?

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Read the problem carefully and identify the quantities and operations needed.