Comparing Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as 'a/b', where 'a' is the numerator and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 if one number is greater than another?

Back

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

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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 is the decimal equivalent of 1/2?

Back

0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

Back

0.25

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

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Approximately 0.33.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator by the denominator.

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If 0.5 > 0.25, what can you say about 0.5 and 0.25?

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0.5 is greater than 0.25.