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When finding the metric equivalent of a measurement would you want to convert a decimal to a fraction?
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
No. The metric system, since it is based on powers of ten, is better used with decimal representations of values.
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∙ 11y ago
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What is a decimal equivalent fraction?
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the denominator into the numerator.
How are fractions related to percentages?
Starting from a decimal fraction, a percentage is simply the decimal fraction with the decimal point moved two place to the right.If you have a rational fraction, you convert it to an equivalent fraction whose denominator is 100. Then the numerator of that equivalent fraction is the percentage.
How do you convert fractions to a decimal equivalent?
Divide the bottom of the fraction by the top one
How do you use convert into a sentence?
I could use a little help to convert this fraction into it's decimal equivalent.
How do you convert -4.6 into a fraction?
-4.6 is already a fraction: a decimal fraction. Its rational equivalent is -46/10 which can be simplified, if required.
What is the process of changing a fraction to a decimal or to a percentage?
The answer depends on the form of the fraction. If it is a decimal fraction, you need to nothing to convert it to a decimal! (?). If it is in the form of a rational fraction, you need to use long division to divide the numerator by the denominator. The division will either come to an end or will go into a repeating loop of digits. The quotient from the division is the decimal equivalent. To convert to a percentage, simply move the decimal point two places to the right - inserting os if required.
How do you convert a octal fraction to a decimal fraction?
Convert the top (numerator) to decimal, and then convert the denominator to decimal. Octal fraction 15/26 is decimal (8+5) divided by decimal (16+6) = 13/22 decimal.
How do you convert 0.99 to a fraction?
How to convert 0.99 from decimal to fraction
How do you convert a fraction to a decimal and then percentage?
To convert a fraction to a decimal divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). To convert a decimal (or fraction) to a percentage multiply it by 100 %.
What does convert mean in math fraction and percent and decimal?
Starting with one of fraction, percent or decimal, find an equivalent value in one of the other ways of expressing numbers.
How do you convert a fraction to a percentage?
Convert the fraction to a decimal and then multiply by 100.
How do you convert a fraction to a non-recurring decimal?
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the denominator into the numerator. Whether it is recurring or not depends on the fraction.
