Fractions, Decimals, and Percents Conversions Quick Check

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions in a base-10 system, using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add a percent sign (%).

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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, denoted by the symbol %.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent value by 100.

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What is a terminating decimal?

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A terminating decimal is a decimal that has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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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 after the decimal point.

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Which fractions can be expressed as terminating decimals?

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Fractions with denominators that are powers of 10 (like 10, 100, 1000) or can be simplified to such are terminating decimals.

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How do you find an equivalent fraction?

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To find an equivalent fraction, multiply or divide both the numerator and denominator by the same non-zero number.