Compare and Order Fractions, Decimals, and Percents

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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What is a decimal?

Back

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

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What is a percent?

Back

A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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CCSS.7.NS.A.2D

CCSS.8.NS.A.1

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

Back

Multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol (%).

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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Divide the percent by 100.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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To compare fractions means to determine which fraction is greater, less than, or equal to another.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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Convert all fractions to a common denominator or convert them to decimals or percents, then compare.

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CCSS.3.NF.A.3D

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value.