Comparing and Ordering 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 written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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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 (e.g., 0.75).

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How do you compare fractions?

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

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What does it mean to order numbers from least to greatest?

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Ordering numbers from least to greatest means arranging them in ascending order, starting with the smallest number.

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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 (e.g., 3/4 = 0.75).

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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 10, 100, etc., and simplify if possible (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100 = 3/4).

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What is the value of 3/5 compared to 0.5?

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3/5 is greater than 0.5.

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Which is greater: 9/10 or 3/4?

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9/10 is greater than 3/4.

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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 fraction equivalent of 3.5?

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The fraction equivalent of 3.5 is 3 1/2 or 7/2.