Fractions to 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 5/6 as a decimal?

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0.8333... (repeating)

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What is 3/5 as a decimal?

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.6

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What is 1/8 as a decimal?

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.125

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What is .6 as a fraction in the most reduced form?

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3/5

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What does it mean for a decimal to repeat?

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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 3/4?

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0.75