Fractions, Decimals, Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with 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 a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 the percent symbol. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you find a percentage of a number?

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To find a percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal). For example, to find 20% of 50, calculate 50 x 0.20 = 10.

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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 from one form to another.

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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0.5

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Convert 0.25 to a percent.

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25%.

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What is 75% expressed as a fraction in simplest form?

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3/4.