Converting Decimals to Fractions and back

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, often used to express values less than one.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole, consisting of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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 over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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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 (e.g., 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25).

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What fraction is equivalent to 0.25?

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1/4

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What fraction is equivalent to 0.7?

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7/10

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What decimal is equivalent to 9/10?

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0.9

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What decimal is equivalent to 12/100?

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.12

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What fraction is equivalent to 0.1?

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1/10

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What is the place value of the digit 5 in the decimal 0.75?

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The place value of 5 in 0.75 is in the hundredths place.