Convert Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

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Convert the whole number to a decimal and add it to the decimal equivalent of the fractional part.

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Convert -4 1/2 to a decimal.

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-4.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 5/8?

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0.625

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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.

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What is 0.75 as a fraction?

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3/4