Convert decimals to fractions

key notes :

🔹 Decimal = A Part of a Whole

• A decimal shows parts of 1 whole 💯
  Example: 0.5 means 5 parts out of 10.

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🧮 Say the Decimal Name

• Read the decimal using its place value 🎯
  Example:
  0.4 → “four tenths” → 4/10

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📍 Place Value Helps!

Decimal	Place Value	Fraction
0.1	Tenths	1/10
0.01	Hundredths	1/100
0.001	Thousandths	1/1000

Examples:

• 0.7 = 7/10
• 0.35 = 35/100
• 0.256 = 256/1000

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✏️ Remove the Decimal Point

Steps to convert:
1️⃣ Write the digits as a fraction
2️⃣ Denominator = 10, 100, 1000… depending on decimal places
3️⃣ Simplify if needed

Example:
0.6 → 6/10 → 3/5 ✅

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🔻 Simplify the Fraction

• Divide numerator and denominator by the GCF (Greatest Common Factor) ✂️
  Example:
  0.25 = 25/100 = 1/4 🍕

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🧠 Whole Numbers with Decimals

• Mixed form → Write the decimal part as a fraction
  Example:
  2.5 = 2 5/10 = 2 1/2 😊

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🌈 Quick Trick

Count decimal places 👇

• 1 digit → denominator 10
• 2 digits → denominator 100
• 3 digits → denominator 1000

Example:
0.034 → 34/1000 → 17/500

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📌 Remember

✔ Fractions and decimals show the same value
✔ Always simplify the fraction for the final answer

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🌟 Examples for Practice

Convert to fractions:

1. 0.8 = ?
2. 0.09 = ?
3. 1.2 = ?

Learn with an example

Let’s practice!