Converting Fractions, Decimals and Percents

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What is the process to 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, 0.375 x 100 = 37.5%.

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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, 12% = 12 ÷ 100 = 0.12.

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What is the simplest form of the fraction 12/100?

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The simplest form of 12/100 is 3/25.

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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. For example, 5/6 = 5 ÷ 6 = 0.83 repeating.

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What is 0.039 as a percent?

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0.039 as a percent is 3.9%.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.045?

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The decimal equivalent of 0.045 is simply 0.045.

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What is the first step in converting a fraction to a percent?

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The first step is to convert the fraction to a decimal by dividing the numerator by the denominator.

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What does 'repeating' mean in the context of decimals?

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'Repeating' means that a digit or group of digits continues infinitely. For example, 0.83 repeating is written as 0.8333... or 0.83̅.

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How can you express 37.5% as a fraction?

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37.5% can be expressed as 37.5/100, which simplifies to 3/8.

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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. They can be converted from one form to another.