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 expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 does the decimal 0.5 represent in fraction form?

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0.5 represents the fraction 1/2.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you read the decimal 0.75?

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0.75 is read as 'seventy-five hundredths'.

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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; they can be converted into each other.

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What is the decimal for the fraction 3/10?

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The decimal for the fraction 3/10 is 0.3.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, look at the digits from left to right; the first digit that differs determines which is larger.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 60/100?

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The decimal equivalent of 60/100 is 0.6.