Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Test Practice

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What is a fraction?

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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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What is a decimal?

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

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol (%).

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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Write the percent as a fraction with a denominator of 100 and simplify if possible.

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

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

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How do you compare fractions?

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Convert them to a common denominator or to decimals to see which is larger.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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Compare the whole number part first, then the decimal part, starting from the left.