1/2 , or, 1/4 or 7/8 etc are fractions.
0.5 , or. 0.25 or 0.875 etc., are decimals.
To covert say 7/8 to a decimal write it as
8)7.00000 ( divide =
8 into 7 won't go , so try
8 intp 7.0 = 8 (remainder 6 So first part of the answer is '8'
Then
8 into 0.60 = 7 (remainder 4. So second part of answer is '7'
Then
8 into 0.040= 5 (No remainder) So third part of answer is 5
Hence 7/8 (fractions) = 0.875 (decimal)
To convert decimal to fraction we note there are three decimal places so we write it as a 'fraction'. 0.875/1.000 . Cancel down the decimal points Hence 875/1000.
This fraction cancels down by '5' hence , because the last number ends in '5' or '0'
175/200
Cancel down by '5' again
35 / 40
Cancel down by '5' again
7/8 as required.
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Yes providing you change the fractions into decimals or change the decimals into fractions
Some people find rational fractions easier, others prefer decimals fractions. For some purposes rational fractions are simpler, for others decimals are easier. So there is no simple answer.
Decimals and fractions are PART of a whole
All numbers can be changed from fractions to decimals.
I Think Decimals Are Better Than Fractions
All terminating decimals can be written as fractions.
What are fractions or decimals that name the same amount
I need help in how to convert fractions to decimals
Whole numbers are positive numbers and there are no fractions or decimals.
A math teacher or a mathematician.
They are related because you can comvert decimals into fractions,and fractions into decimals.
You can either convert fractions to decimals and compare the decimal numbers; find equivalent fractions with the same denominator and then compare numerators or find equivalent fractions with the same numerator and then compare denominators.