Comparing Decimals and Fractions

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (.) to separate the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 is a decimal representation of the fraction 1/2.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, such as 1/2, where 1 is the numerator (part) and 2 is the denominator (whole).

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger numerator (after adjusting for the denominator) is greater.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is larger than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than'. It is used to compare two values, indicating that the value on the left is smaller than the value on the right.

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What does the symbol '=' mean?

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The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that two values are the same.

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Convert the fraction 1/2 to a decimal.

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1/2 = 0.5

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Convert the fraction 3/4 to a decimal.

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3/4 = 0.75

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Which is greater: 0.6 or 3/5?

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0.6 is greater than 3/5 because 3/5 = 0.6.