Fractions, Decimals, Percents

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. A fraction represents a part of a whole, a decimal is a fraction expressed in base 10, and a percent is a fraction expressed as a part of 100.

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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. For example, 0.6 x 100 = 60%.

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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 by 100. For example, 56% ÷ 100 = 0.56.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1. For example, 7/20 is the simplest form of 35%.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator, then multiply the result by 100. For example, 3/8 = 0.375, and 0.375 x 100 = 37.5%.

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What is 0.75 as a percent?

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0.75 as a percent is 75%.

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How do you express 25% as a decimal?

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25% expressed as a decimal is 0.25.

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What is 1/4 as a percent?

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1/4 as a percent is 25%.

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How do you simplify the fraction 12/16?

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To simplify 12/16, divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4. Thus, 12/16 simplifies to 3/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 80%?

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The decimal equivalent of 80% is 0.80.