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). 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 expressing numbers that are not whole, using a 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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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 decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point. For example, 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.

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What does the decimal 0.1 represent as a fraction?

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0.1 represents 1/10 as a fraction.

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What is the value of 0.25 as a fraction?

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0.25 is equal to 1/4 as a fraction.

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Which is greater: 0.5 or 1/2?

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0.5 and 1/2 are equal; both represent the same value.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/10?

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3/10 is equal to 0.3 as a decimal.

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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 and compare the decimal values.

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What is the decimal representation of 2/5?

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2/5 is equal to 0.4 as a decimal.