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Fractions & Decimals— Rules & Concept

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Core Concept

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Core Concept: Fractions represent parts of a whole. A fraction has two parts - numerator (top number) and denominator (bottom number). Decimals are another way to write fractions using place values after a decimal point.

Both are extensively tested in SSC CGL. Key Rules and Properties: Every fraction can be converted to decimal form by dividing numerator by denominator. Terminating decimals have denominators with only factors of 2 and 5. Non-terminating decimals have denominators with factors other than 2 and 5.

When adding fractions, find common denominator first. When multiplying fractions, multiply numerators together and denominators together. **

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Formula Block

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Fraction to Decimal: Numerator ÷ Denominator

Decimal to Fraction: Remove decimal, divide by appropriate power of 10

Addition: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/(bd)

Subtraction: a/b - c/d = (ad - bc)/(bd)

Multiplication: a/b × c/d = (ac)/(bd)

Division: a/b ÷ c/d = (ad)/(bc)

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Exam Patterns

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SSC CGL frequently asks fraction comparisons, decimal conversions, arithmetic operations with mixed numbers, and word problems involving parts of quantities. Questions often involve finding equivalent fractions, simplifying complex fractions, and converting recurring decimals to fractions. Shortcut - Cross Multiplication for Comparison: To compare fractions a/b and c/d, multiply a×d and b×c. If a×d > b×c, then a/b > c/d. This saves time over finding common denominators.

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Worked Example

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Cross multiply - 7×6 = 42 and 9×5 = 45

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Compare results - 42 < 45

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Therefore 7/9 < 5/6 Converting Recurring Decimal 0.363636... to Fraction:

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Let x = 0.363636...

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Multiply by 100 (since 2 digits repeat): 100x = 36.363636...

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Subtract original: 100x - x = 36

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Solve: 99x = 36, so x = 36/99 = 4/11

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Verify: 4÷11 = 0.363636... ✓ Another Shortcut - Decimal Place Memory: For quick conversions, remember that 1/8 = 0.125, 1/3 = 0.333..., 1/6 = 0.1666..., 1/7 = 0.142857... (repeating). These frequently appear in options. Common Mistake: Students often forget to simplify fractions to lowest terms or make errors with recurring decimals. Always reduce fractions by finding the highest common factor of numerator and denominator. Also, when dealing with mixed numbers, convert to improper fractions first before performing operations.

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Key Points to Remember

Fraction = Numerator/Denominator represents parts of a whole number
Terminating decimals have denominators with only factors 2 and 5
Cross multiplication shortcut: a/b vs c/d compare a×d with b×c
To add fractions: a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/(bd)
Recurring decimal with n repeating digits: multiply by 10^n then subtract
Mixed number operations: convert to improper fractions first
Always simplify final answers using HCF of numerator and denominator
1/7 = 0.142857... (6-digit repetition) appears frequently in SSC

Exam-Specific Tips

1/3 = 0.333... (non-terminating recurring decimal)
1/8 = 0.125 (terminating decimal)
1/7 = 0.142857142857... (6-digit recurring pattern)
1/6 = 0.16666... (recurring decimal starting after first digit)
1/11 converts any 2-digit recurring decimal (like 0.363636... = 4/11)
Fractions with denominators having prime factors other than 2,5 give non-terminating decimals
1/9 = 0.111..., 2/9 = 0.222..., following pattern up to 8/9 = 0.888...
Any decimal with denominator as power of 10 can be directly written as fraction

Practice MCQs

Fractions & Decimals — Practice Questions

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Practice 1easy

Express 7/20 as a decimal.

Practice 2easy

What is 2/3 of 3/4 of 120?

Practice 3medium

A shopkeeper mixes 2/5 of rice type A with 3/5 of rice type B. If type A costs ₹40 per kg and type B costs ₹50 per kg, what is the cost per kg of the mixture?

Practice 4medium

A decimal number when multiplied by 8 gives 6.4. What is the decimal number?

Practice 5medium

If 7/9 of a tank is filled with water and it contains 630 litres, how many litres can the full tank hold?

Practice 6hard

A number when divided by 5/8 gives 16. When this number is multiplied by 3/4, what is the result?

60-Second Revision — Fractions & Decimals

Remember: Cross multiply to compare fractions quickly without finding LCM
Formula: Recurring decimal conversion - multiply by 10^n, subtract, solve
Trap: Always check if fraction can be simplified using HCF
Quick recall: 1/8=0.125, 1/3=0.333..., 1/7=0.142857..., 1/6=0.1666...
Method: Convert mixed numbers to improper fractions before operations
Check: Denominators with only factors 2,5 give terminating decimals
Shortcut: For addition a/b + c/d use cross multiplication formula (ad+bc)/(bd)

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