Converting Decimals to Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as one number over another, separated by a line (e.g., 1/2).

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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 (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).

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Convert 36/100 to a decimal.

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.36

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Convert 7/50 to a decimal.

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.14

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Convert 3/5 to a decimal.

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.6

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What is the decimal equivalent of 9/10?

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.9

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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 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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Convert .87 to a simplified fraction.

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87/100

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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.25