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A decimal is equivale
nt to a fractio
n, if the quotie
nt of the
numerator a
nd
the de
nomi
nator of the fractio
n is equal to the give
n decimal.
Examples:
1. Is 0.5 equivalent to 1/2
?
1 divided by 2 is 0.5 thus the decimal 0.5 is equivalent to 1/2.
2. Is 0.3 equivale
nt to 4/9?
4 divided by 9 is 0.44 thus the decimal 0.3 is
not equivale
nt to 4/9.
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What is the decimal equivalent for the fraction 13?
13 is not a fraction and so its decimal equivalent is 13.
How can you find equivalent fractions to a given decimal?
You turn the decimal into a fraction. Then you can find the equivalent fraction.
What is the fraction and decimal equivalent to 1.4?
1.4 is a fraction. It is a fraction in decimal form rather than in the form of a ratio. However, that does not stop it being a fraction. Its rational equivalent is 14/10 which can be simplified, if required. The decimal equivalent of the decimal fraction 1.4 is 1.4, not surprising!
Would 15.35 be a fraction or decimal?
15.35 is a decimal. It has a fraction equivalent of 307/20
5 percent as an decimal or fraction?
Decimal= .5. Fraction= 5/100 * * * * * No! Decimal = 0.05 Also, equivalent fraction = 1/20
