Fractions Decimals and Percents

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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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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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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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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6

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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 the percent sign (%).

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a ratio expressed as a fraction of 100, indicating how many parts out of 100 are being considered.

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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 the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways of representing the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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What is the simplified form of a fraction?

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The simplified form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator are reduced to their smallest possible integers while still representing the same value.

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How do you find the percent of a quantity?

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To find the percent of a quantity, multiply the quantity by the percent (as a decimal) and divide by 100.

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What does it mean to 'simplify' a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor.