Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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

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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 the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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0.2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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0.4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

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0.625

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/9?

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0.222