Fractions and Decimals Operations

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What are fractions?

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Fractions are numerical quantities that are not whole numbers, representing a part of a whole.

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What are decimals?

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Decimals are a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 format, using a decimal point to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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How do you add fractions?

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To add fractions, you need a common denominator. Convert the fractions to have the same denominator, then add the numerators.

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How do you subtract fractions?

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To subtract fractions, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then subtract the numerators.

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together.

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How do you divide fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the divisor.

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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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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, 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.