Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, like 1/2.

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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 from the fractional part, like 0.5.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 = 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 10, 100, etc., depending on the number of decimal places, then simplify if possible.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25/100?

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0.25

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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What does the hundredths place represent in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.

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How would you write 0.75 as a fraction?

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