Fraction/Decimal/Percent Conversions Practice Flashcard

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What is a fraction?

Back

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 fraction to a decimal?

Back

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point. For example, 0.5 represents 1/2.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

Back

Multiply the decimal by 100. For example, 0.75 × 100 = 75%.

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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Convert 0.5 to a fraction.

Back

0.5 = 1/2.

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Convert 25% to a fraction.

Back

25% = 25/100 = 1/4.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

Back

They are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

Back

Write the percent over 100 and simplify. For example, 60% = 60/100 = 3/5.

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What is 3/4 as a percent?

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3/4 = 0.75 = 75%.