Converting Percents, Fractions, Decimals

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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, 0.039 x 100 = 3.9%.

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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. Simplify if necessary.

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction 5/6?

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The decimal equivalent of 5/6 is approximately 0.8333, which is often written as 0.83 repeating.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent number over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 28% = 28/100 = 7/25.

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What is 38% as a fraction?

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38% as a fraction is 38/100, which simplifies to 19/50.

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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 into one another using multiplication or division.

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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, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the percent equivalent of 0.018?

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The percent equivalent of 0.018 is 1.8%, calculated by multiplying 0.018 by 100.

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

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The first step in converting a decimal to a percent is to multiply the decimal 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, where the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.