Decimals To Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing numbers that are not whole, using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as one number over another, separated by a line (e.g., 1/2).

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent as a fraction?

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0.5 represents 1/2 as a fraction.

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What does the decimal 0.25 represent as a fraction?

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0.25 represents 1/4 as a fraction.

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What is the place value of the digit 6 in the decimal 0.6?

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The place value of 6 in 0.6 is 'tenths'.

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What is the place value of the digit 4 in the decimal 0.04?

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The place value of 4 in 0.04 is 'hundredths'.

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How is the decimal 5.25 written as a fraction?

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5.25 can be written as 5 25/100, which simplifies to 5 1/4.

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What is the decimal point?

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The decimal point is the symbol (.) used to separate the whole number part from the fractional part in a decimal.

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What is the relationship between decimals and fractions?

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Decimals and fractions are two ways to represent the same value; they can be converted into each other.