Fractions and 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, 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 representing fractions using a point (decimal point). For example, 0.5 represents the fraction 1/2.

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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. For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/10 is 0.1.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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What does the place value 'tenths' mean?

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Tenths are the first digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.3, the 3 is in the tenths place.

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What does the place value 'hundredths' mean?

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Hundredths are the second digit to the right of the decimal point. For example, in 0.25, the 5 is in the hundredths place.

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How do you read the decimal 0.12?

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0.12 is read as 'twelve hundredths'.

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What is the value of the digit 1 in the number 3.10?

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The value of the digit 1 in 3.10 is one-tenth.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.