Rewriting/Comparing 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 from the fractional part (e.g., 0.75).

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How do you compare fractions?

Back

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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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

Back

0.5

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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0.75

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How do you convert a mixed number to a decimal?

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To convert a mixed number to a decimal, convert the fraction part to a decimal and add it to the whole number.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 2 1/4?

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2.25

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How do you compare a fraction and a decimal?

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Convert the fraction to a decimal or the decimal to a fraction, then compare the two values.

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What is the relationship between 0.5 and 1/2?

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0.5 is equal to 1/2.