Comparing/Ordering Fractions, Decimals, Percents, Scientific Not

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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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How do you convert a fraction to a percent?

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To convert a fraction to a percent, divide the numerator by the denominator and then multiply by 100.

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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 from the fractional part.

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How do you compare fractions?

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

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What is the percent equivalent of 1/2?

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50%.

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How do you convert a percent to a decimal?

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To convert a percent to a decimal, divide the percent by 100.

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What is scientific notation?

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Scientific notation is a way to express very large or very small numbers using powers of ten, written as 'a x 10^n'.

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How do you order decimals from greatest to least?

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Compare the whole number parts first, then the decimal parts, starting from the left.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 75%?

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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 over 1, multiply numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal, and simplify.