Comparing Fractions and Decimals

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions and decimals are two different ways to represent the same value. A fraction represents a part of a whole, while a decimal represents a fraction in a base-10 format.

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How do you compare two decimals?

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To compare two decimals, align them by the decimal point and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What does it mean when one decimal is greater than another?

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If one decimal is greater than another, it means that its value is larger when both are expressed in the same unit.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.

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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 by the denominator.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/8 is 0.125.

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How do you determine if a decimal is less than another?

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A decimal is less than another if, when compared digit by digit, it has a smaller value in the first place where they differ.

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What is the significance of trailing zeros in decimals?

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Trailing zeros in decimals do not change the value of the number but can affect its representation (e.g., 0.125 and 0.1250 are equal).

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/12?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/12 is approximately 0.0833.