Converting Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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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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Convert 18/60 to a decimal.

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0.3

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Convert 9/20 to a decimal.

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0.45

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Convert 3/7 to a decimal.

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0.42857142857

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Convert 2/9 to a decimal.

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0.2222... (repeating)

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Convert 7/8 to a decimal.

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0.875

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What does it mean when a decimal is repeating?

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A repeating decimal is a decimal fraction that eventually repeats the same sequence of digits indefinitely.

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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 1/4?

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0.25