Representing Fractions and Benchmark Fractions

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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Benchmark fractions are common fractions that are easy to understand and use for estimation, such as 1/2, 1/4, and 3/4.

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How do you 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, 0.8 x 100 = 80%.

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What is 20% as a fraction?

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20% can be expressed as 20/100, which simplifies to 1/5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/3 is approximately 0.33.

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What does percent mean?

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Percent means 'per hundred' and is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100.

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What is the fraction for 33%?

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33% can be expressed as 33/100.

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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 over 100 and simplify if possible. For example, 75% = 75/100 = 3/4.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two ways to represent the same value. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 0.5.

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What is the benchmark fraction for 50%?

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The benchmark fraction for 50% is 1/2.