4th Grade Fractions and Decimals

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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 numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What does the place value 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths are the first digit to the right of the decimal point, representing 1/10.

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What does the place value 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths are the second digit to the right of the decimal point, representing 1/100.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value or proportion of a whole.

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Which fraction is equivalent to the decimal 0.25?

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1/4

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.