Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/3 is a mixed number, where 2 is the whole number and 1/3 is the fraction.

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

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To convert an improper fraction to a mixed number, divide the numerator by the denominator. The quotient is the whole number, and the remainder over the original denominator is the fraction.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base-10 system, using a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is the decimal representation of the fraction 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, to convert 3/4 to a decimal, divide 3 by 4 to get 0.75.

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What is the difference between a proper fraction and an improper fraction?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than the denominator (e.g., 1/3), while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to the denominator (e.g., 5/4).

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How do you find a fraction of a whole number?

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To find a fraction of a whole number, multiply the whole number by the numerator and then divide by the denominator. For example, to find 1/4 of 100, calculate (100 * 1) / 4 = 25.

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