Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

Back

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

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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What is a fraction?

Back

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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, then multiply the top and bottom by 10 for every number after the decimal point.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is 0.5 as a fraction?

Back

0.5 is equal to 1/2.

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What is 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 is equal to 3/4.

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What is 1.25 as a fraction?

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1.25 is equal to 1 1/4.

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What does the numerator in a fraction represent?

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The numerator represents the number of parts we have.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What does the denominator in a fraction represent?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How can you compare decimals?

Back

You can compare decimals by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/10?

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7/10 is equal to 0.7.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6