Fraction and Decimal Word Problems

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, e.g., 0.75.

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 subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.

Total pieces = Total length of ribbon / Length of each piece.

To multiply a fraction by a whole number, multiply the numerator by the whole number and keep the denominator the same.

To double a recipe, multiply each ingredient amount by 2.

Subtract the smaller fraction from the larger fraction, ensuring they have a common denominator.

Mixed numbers combine whole numbers and fractions, making them useful for representing quantities that are not whole.