The decimal number 7.5 can be converted into a fraction as follows:

\[ 7.5 = \frac{15}{2} \]

Here's the process:

1. **Write the decimal as a fraction**:  
   \[ 7.5 = \frac{75}{10} \]

2. **Simplify the fraction**:  
   The greatest common divisor (GCD) of 75 and 10 is 5. Divide both the numerator and the denominator by 5.
   \[ \frac{75 \div 5}{10 \div 5} = \frac{15}{2} \]

So, 7.5 is equivalent to \(\frac{15}{2}\) as a fraction.

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1. How do you convert a mixed number to a fraction?
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3. How can you express 7.25 as a fraction?
4. What is the decimal form of \(\frac{9}{2}\)?
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**Tip:** When simplifying fractions, always look for the greatest common divisor to reduce the fraction to its simplest form.

Learn how to convert the decimal number 7.5 into a fraction step-by-step. This detailed guide covers the process of writing 7.5 as a fraction, simplifying fractions, and understanding decimal-to-fraction conversion. Suitable for students in Grades 6-8.

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