Fraction and Decimal Word Problems

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, where the top number is the numerator and the bottom number is the denominator.

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

To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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

To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

Total Amount = Rate × Time.

To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator.

A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction, such as 1 1/2.

To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.