Fractions, Decimals, Percentages

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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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. For example, 0.75 represents 75 hundredths.

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What is a percentage?

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A percentage is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?

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To convert a fraction to a percentage, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = (1 ÷ 4) × 100 = 25%.

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How do you convert a percentage to a decimal?

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To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the percentage by 100. For example, 75% = 75 ÷ 100 = 0.75.

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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 the numerator and denominator by 10 for every digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.5 = 5/10 = 1/2.

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What is 1/2 as a percentage?

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1/2 as a percentage is 50%.

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What is 3/4 as a percentage?

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3/4 as a percentage is 75%.

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What is 25% expressed as a fraction?

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25% expressed as a fraction is 1/4.

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What is 0.25 as a percentage?

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0.25 as a percentage is 25%.