Converting Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over 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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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an improper fraction?

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An improper fraction is a fraction where the numerator is greater than or equal to the denominator.

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What is a mixed number?

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A mixed number is a whole number combined with a proper fraction.

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How do you convert a mixed number to an improper fraction?

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Multiply the whole number by the denominator, add the numerator, and place that over the original denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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0.3

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What is the rule for converting fractions to decimals?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.