Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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 part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents half.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What does the term 'place value' mean?

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Place value refers to the value of a digit based on its position in a number. For example, in the number 3.14, the 1 is in the tenths place.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the number 3.14?

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The place value of the digit 4 in the number 3.14 is 'tenths'.

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How do you read the decimal 0.32?

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0.32 is read as 'thirty-two hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 1 in the number 3.10?

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The value of the digit 1 in the number 3.10 is 'tenths'.

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How do you write 1/2 as a decimal?

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1/2 as a decimal is 0.5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/10 is 0.3.

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What does the term 'hundredths' refer to?

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Hundredths refer to the second place to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.25, the 5 is in the hundredths place.