Converting 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).

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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.

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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.

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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, such as 2 1/2.

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What is a repeating decimal?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal that has one or more digits that repeat infinitely, such as 0.333... or 0.666... .

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/5?

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0.2

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/3?

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0.666... (repeating decimal).

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Which decimal is NOT equal to the others: 0.40, 0.400, 0.004, 0.4?

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0.004 is NOT equal to the others.