Compare and Order Decimals and Fractions

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What is the process to convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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How do you convert the decimal 0.7 to a fraction?

Back

0.7 can be converted to the fraction \(\frac{7}{10}\).

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What is the decimal equivalent of the fraction \(\frac{1}{3}\)?

Back

The decimal equivalent of \(\frac{1}{3}\) is approximately 0.333... (with 3 repeating).

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What is the decimal representation of the number 1.15?

Back

1.15 is already in decimal form.

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How do you compare two fractions, such as \(\frac{3}{8}\) and \(\frac{5}{8}\)?

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You can compare them by determining their decimal equivalents or by comparing their numerators since they have the same denominator.

Front

What is the first step in converting a decimal to a fraction?

Back

Identify the place value of the last digit in the decimal.

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How can you express the decimal 0.25 as a fraction?

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0.25 can be expressed as \(\frac{25}{100}\), which simplifies to \(\frac{1}{4}\).

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What is the significance of the denominator in a fraction?

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The denominator indicates how many equal parts the whole is divided into.

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What does it mean if a decimal is terminating?

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A terminating decimal has a finite number of digits after the decimal point.

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What is the difference between proper and improper fractions?

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A proper fraction has a numerator smaller than its denominator, while an improper fraction has a numerator larger than or equal to its denominator.