Fraction Decimal Equivalence

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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, 3/10 = 3 ÷ 10 = 0.30.

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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 numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.6 = 6/10.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.50

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.30

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What is the decimal equivalent of 6/10?

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0.60

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What does 0.75 represent as a fraction?

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3/4

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 is equal to 0.50.