Convert Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal.

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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 as a fraction with 1 in the denominator, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is 0.5 as a fraction?

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0.5 as a fraction is 1/2.

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What is 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 as a fraction is 3/4.

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What is 0.125 as a fraction?

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0.125 as a fraction is 1/8.

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What does 'simplest form' mean in fractions?

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Simplest form means that the fraction is reduced to its lowest terms, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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Convert 0.2 into a fraction in simplest form.

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0.2 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/5.

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Convert 0.4 into a fraction in simplest form.

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0.4 as a fraction in simplest form is 2/5.

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What is 0.9 as a fraction?

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0.9 as a fraction is 9/10.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.