Converting Decimals and Fractions

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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.

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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, and simplify.

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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.

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Convert 14/25 to a decimal.

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0.56

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Convert the decimal 9.35 to a fraction in simplest form.

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9 7/20.

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How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

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To convert a mixed number to a decimal, convert the fractional part to a decimal and add it to the whole number.

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Convert 1 3/8 to a decimal.

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1.375.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.85?

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0.85 is equivalent to 17/20 as a fraction.

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How do you simplify the fraction 8/20?

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Divide both the numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 4, resulting in 2/5.

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Convert 0.8 to a fraction in simplest form.

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0.8 is equivalent to 4/5.