Fractions and 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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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 decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction (e.g., 2 1/2).

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How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

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To convert a mixed number to a decimal, convert the fraction to a decimal and add it to the whole number.

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What is the simplest form of a fraction?

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The simplest form of a fraction is when the numerator and denominator have no common factors other than 1.

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How do you add fractions with different denominators?

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

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What is the process to subtract fractions?

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

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How do you multiply fractions?

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To multiply fractions, multiply the numerators together and the denominators together (e.g., 1/2 * 3/4 = 3/8).

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What is the method for dividing fractions?

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To divide fractions, multiply by the reciprocal of the second fraction (e.g., 1/2 ÷ 3/4 = 1/2 * 4/3 = 2/3).