January 7: Conversion Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, consisting 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 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 does the denominator represent in a fraction?

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The denominator represents the total number of equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does the numerator represent in a fraction?

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The numerator represents how many parts of the whole are being considered.

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What is the place value of the digit '5' in the decimal 0.25?

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The '5' is in the hundredths place.

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What is the place value of the digit '2' in the decimal 0.2?

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The '2' is in the tenths place.

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What is the final step when converting decimals to fractions?

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Simplify the fraction.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator may be different.

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How can you express 'one fourth' as a fraction?

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One fourth can be expressed as 1/4.