Fractions and Decimals

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/10?

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0.1

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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What does the decimal 0.5 represent in fraction form?

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1/2

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How do you read the decimal 0.32?

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It is read as 'thirty-two hundredths'.

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What is the value of 0.12 in cents?

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12 cents.

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What is the value of 0.41 in cents?

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41 cents.

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What fraction does the decimal 0.6 represent?

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6/10 or simplified to 3/5.