A fraction in the form 0.75 is called a 'decimal' fraction.
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3 is called the 'numerator'.
4 is called the 'denominator'
When the denominator is not 10, 100 or 1000 it is probably easier to use a calculator to convert a vulgar fraction into a decimal fraction.
Try to remember the following:
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= 0.5 |
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= 0.25 |
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= 0.75 |
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= 0.2 |
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= 0.4 |
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= 0.6 |
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= 0.8 |
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= 0.125 |
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