Fractions, Decimals, 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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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part (e.g., 0.5 represents 1/2).

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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 '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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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 (e.g., 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25).

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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 the percent symbol (e.g., 0.75 x 100 = 75%).

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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To convert a percent to a fraction, write the percent over 100 and simplify (e.g., 25% = 25/100 = 1/4).

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 and 2/4 are equivalent).

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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What is the process of adding fractions with different denominators?

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To add fractions with different denominators, find the least common denominator, convert the fractions, and then add the numerators.

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What is the process of subtracting fractions?

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To subtract fractions, ensure they have the same denominator, then subtract the numerators and keep the denominator the same.