Rational Number Operations

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction, where both the numerator and the denominator are integers, and the denominator is not zero.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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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 fractional part.

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What is 5% as a decimal?

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5% as a decimal is 0.05.

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How do you find 10% of a number?

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To find 10% of a number, divide the number by 10.

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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.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.456?

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The decimal equivalent of 0.456 is simply 0.456.

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How do you round a decimal to the nearest hundredth?

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To round a decimal to the nearest hundredth, look at the third decimal place. If it's 5 or more, round up the second decimal place by one. If it's less than 5, keep the second decimal place the same.

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.