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Convert terminating decimals to equivalent fractions

Number • Fractions, decimals and percentages

Key concepts

What you'll likely be quizzed about

  • Terminating decimals are decimals that have a finite number of digits after the decimal point.
  • Examples include 0.25, 0.75, and 1.5.
  • Each can be represented as a fraction by considering its place value.
  • For instance, 0.25 can be expressed as 25/100, which simplifies to 1/4.

Flashcards

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What does it mean to simplify a fraction?

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To simplify a fraction means to reduce it to its lowest terms by dividing by the greatest common factor.

Key notes

Important points to keep in mind

Terminate decimals have finite digits.

Use powers of ten for conversion.

Always simplify fractions after conversion.

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