Converting Rational Numbers to Decimals and Vice Versa

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as the quotient or fraction of two integers, where the denominator is not zero.

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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 the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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How do you convert a repeating decimal to a fraction?

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Let x equal the repeating decimal, multiply by a power of 10 to shift the decimal point, then subtract the original equation from this new equation to eliminate the decimal.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/5?

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0.6

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How do you order decimal numbers from least to greatest?

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Compare the numbers by looking at the digits from left to right, starting with the largest place value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

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0.875

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.75?

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3/4

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How do you identify a terminating decimal?

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