To convert a fraction to a decimal divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).
To convert a percentage to a decimal divide it by 100. (A percentage is the numerator of a fraction with 100 as the denominator.)
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They can show the same number, just in different ways. You can convert fractions into decimals or decimals into fractions.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the top number by the bottom number.
It is important because depending on the problem it is easier to use fractions or decimals. Sometimes the problem is asking for an exact answer, in which case you would keep it in fraction form.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the denominator into the numerator.
To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.