Comparing Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is expressed as a ratio of two integers, with a numerator (top number) and a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to a common denominator or convert them to decimals and then compare the resulting values.

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What does it mean for one number to be greater than another?

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A number is greater than another if it is to the right on the number line or has a higher value.

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What does it mean for one number to be less than another?

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A number is less than another if it is to the left on the number line or has a lower value.

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How can you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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An equivalent fraction is a fraction that represents the same value as another fraction, even though the numerator and denominator are different.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal as a fraction with a denominator of 1, then multiply the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 3/4 is 0.75.

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How do you compare a mixed number to a decimal?

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Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction or a decimal, then compare the two values.