Decimals and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 1.5 is a decimal.

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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, like 1/2.

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What does the tenths place represent in a decimal?

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The tenths place is the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of ten.

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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 and multiply both the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is the equivalent fraction for 0.5?

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The equivalent fraction for 0.5 is 1/2.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, look at the digits from left to right, starting with the whole number part, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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What is the value of 0.25 in fraction form?

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0.25 is equivalent to 1/4.

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What does it mean for two fractions to be equivalent?

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Two fractions are equivalent if they represent the same part of a whole, even if they have different numerators and denominators.

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How do you add decimals?

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To add decimals, align the decimal points and add as you would whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the sum directly below the other decimal points.

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What is the hundredths place in a decimal?

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The hundredths place is the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing one part out of one hundred.