Comparing decimals and fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a part of a whole, using a dot (.) to separate the whole number from the fractional part.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction is a way to represent a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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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 if one number is less than another?

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It means that the first number is smaller in value than the second number.

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What does it mean if one number is greater than another?

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It means that the first number is larger in value than the second number.

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What does it mean if two numbers are equal?

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It means that both numbers have the same value.

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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1/2 = 0.5.

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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3/4 = 0.75.

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Convert 2/5 to a decimal.

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2/5 = 0.4.