Decimal Fraction (Noun)
Meaning
A proper fraction whose denominator is a power of 10.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The decimal fraction 0.5 is equivalent to the proper fraction 1/2.
- To convert a decimal to a fraction, the decimal can be expressed as a sum of decimal fractions.
- A decimal fraction is a type of fraction used to represent a part of a whole as a quotient of decimals.
- Decimal fractions can also be expressed in scientific notation for easier calculation.
- By converting percentages to decimal fractions, students can easily solve real-world problems involving proportions and percents.