Converting and Comparing Decimals, Percents and Fractions

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.87 x 100 = 87%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25.

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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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, first convert it to a decimal, then multiply by 100. For example, 1/4 = 0.25, and 0.25 x 100 = 25%.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right. The larger number has the greater value.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger value is greater.

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What is the relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents?

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Decimals, fractions, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. For example, 0.5, 1/2, and 50% all represent the same quantity.

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Order the following from greatest to least: 0.75, 75%, 3/4.

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0.75, 75%, 3/4 (All represent the same value).