Comparing Decimals, Fractions and Percents

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, expressed using a decimal point. For example, 0.75 is a decimal representation of the fraction 75/100.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/4 = 1 ÷ 4 = 0.25.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100. It is denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.85 × 100 = 85%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100. For example, 25% = 25 ÷ 100 = 0.25.

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What is the relationship between decimals, fractions, and percents?

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Decimals, fractions, and percents are different ways of representing the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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Which is greater: 0.12 or 0.21?

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0.21 is greater than 0.12.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.7

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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What is the decimal equivalent of 76%?

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The decimal equivalent of 76% is 0.76.

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How do you rank numbers from least to greatest?

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To rank numbers from least to greatest, convert all numbers to the same form (decimals, fractions, or percents) and then order them based on their values.