Factions and decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to show a part of a whole. It has a top number (numerator) and a bottom number (denominator).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way to show numbers that are not whole. It uses a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the part.

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What does 0.5 mean?

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0.5 means half of something. It is the same as 1/2.

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What does 0.3 mean?

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0.3 means three-tenths. It is the same as 3/10.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, line up the decimal points and add like regular numbers.

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What is 0.7 + 0.2?

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0.7 + 0.2 = 0.9.

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What is 1/2 as a decimal?

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1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.

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What is 3/4 as a decimal?

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3/4 as a decimal is 0.75.

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How do you compare fractions and decimals?

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You can convert fractions to decimals or decimals to fractions to compare them.

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What is 0.8 - 0.3?

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0.8 - 0.3 = 0.5.