Question 1

How do I convert a fraction to a decimal?

Accepted Answer

Divide the numerator by the denominator. For example, 3/4 = 3 ÷ 4 = 0.75.

Question 2

How do I simplify a fraction?

Accepted Answer

Divide both numerator and denominator by their greatest common divisor (GCD). For example, 8/12 simplifies to 2/3 (divide by 4).

Question 3

How do I convert a decimal to a fraction?

Accepted Answer

Write the decimal over 1, multiply top and bottom by 10 for each decimal place, then simplify. Example: 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4.

Question 4

What is a mixed number?

Accepted Answer

A whole number plus a fraction, like 2½ (which equals 5/2 or 2.5).

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