5.2 Converting Decimals to Fractions

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What is the process to convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with the decimal number as the numerator and a power of 10 as the denominator. Simplify the fraction if possible.

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How do you simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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Convert 0.25 to a fraction in simplest form.

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0.25 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/4.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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Convert 0.6 to a fraction in simplest form.

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0.6 as a fraction in simplest form is 3/5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2/5?

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The decimal equivalent of 2/5 is 0.4.

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Convert 0.125 to a fraction in simplest form.

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0.125 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/8.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 7/8 is 0.875.

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Convert 0.1 to a fraction in simplest form.

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0.1 as a fraction in simplest form is 1/10.