Fractions and Decimals Review

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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 representing fractions using a point (decimal point) to separate the whole number from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents one half.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same value, even if they have different numerators and denominators. For example, 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/4?

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1/4 + 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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What is the difference between 3/4 and 1/4?

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3/4 - 1/4 = 2/4, which simplifies to 1/2.

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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, 1/2 = 1 ÷ 2 = 0.5.

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What is 0.75 as a fraction?

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0.75 can be expressed as 75/100, which simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the product of 2 and 1/3?

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2 x 1/3 = 2/3.

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What is the equivalent fraction of 5/5?

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5/5 is equivalent to 1.