Converting Decimals & Fractions

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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 part from the fractional part.

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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, such as 1/2.

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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).

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What is 1/2 as a decimal?

Back

.5

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What is 3/2 as a decimal?

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1.5

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What is 1/10 as a decimal?

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.1

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What is 5/4 as a decimal?

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1.25

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How do you add a fraction and a decimal?

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Convert the fraction to a decimal or the decimal to a fraction, then add them together.

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What is 0.75 as a fraction?

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3/4

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What is 0.25 as a fraction?

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1/4