Math - Fractions and Decimals

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part, such as 0.5.

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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 an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value, such as 1/2 and 2/4.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the sum of 1/4 and 1/5?

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1/4 + 1/5 = 9/20.

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What is the simplified form of 6/30?

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The simplified form of 6/30 is 1/5.

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What does the decimal 0.7 represent as a fraction?

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0.7 is equivalent to the fraction 7/10.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find a common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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3/10 is equal to 0.3.