Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number). For example, 1/2 means one part out of two equal parts.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base-10 system, using a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is the decimal representation of 1/2.

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How do you represent 1/4 on a number line?

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To represent 1/4 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts and mark the first part.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 3 > 2 means 3 is greater than 2.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 2 < 3 means 2 is less than 3.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 2 = 2 means both sides are equal.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the first step to ordering fractions?

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The first step to ordering fractions is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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. For example, 1/4 = 0.25.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator (LCD) is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share. It is used to add or compare fractions.