Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents

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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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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 = 0.25.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, move the decimal point two places to the right and add a percent sign. For example, 0.75 = 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, move the decimal point two places to the left. For example, 25% = 0.25.

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. They can be converted into one another.

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What is 1/2 as a percent?

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1/2 as a percent is 50%.

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What is 0.1 as a percent?

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0.1 as a percent is 10%.

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What is 75% as a decimal?

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75% as a decimal is 0.75.