Relating Fractions to Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole. It consists of a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number). For example, in the fraction 1/2, 1 is the numerator and 2 is the denominator.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents half.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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How do you write a decimal as a fraction?

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a fraction. For example, 2 1/2 is a mixed number.

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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. For example, 2 1/2 = 2 + 0.5 = 2.5.

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How do you compare fractions and decimals?

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To compare fractions and decimals, convert them to the same form (either both to decimals or both to fractions) and then compare their values.