Equivalent Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numbers in the numerator and denominator are different. For example, 1/2 is equivalent to 2/4.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.3A

CCSS.3.NF.A.3B

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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). For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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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. For example, 1/2 = 0.5 = 50%.

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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. For example, 0.75 × 100 = 75%.

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What is 25% as a fraction?

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25% can be expressed as the fraction 1/4.

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How do you find the percent of a number?

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

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CCSS.6.RP.A.3C

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3C

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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To convert a mixed number to an improper fraction, multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator. For example, 2 1/2 = (2×2 + 1)/2 = 5/2.

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What is 0.5 as a percent?

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0.5 as a percent is 50%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 75% = 75 ÷ 100 = 0.75.