6.4G Fractions, Decimals and Percents

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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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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 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.

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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 (%).

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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, denoted by the symbol '%'.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 25%?

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0.25

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If a class has 30 students and 12 are girls, what fraction of the class are girls?

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12/30 or 2/5 after simplification.

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How do you find the percentage of a number?

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To find the percentage of a number, multiply the number by the percentage (as a decimal).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2%?

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0.02