Comparing Decimals, Fractions, & Percent

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that represents a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, using a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger or smaller.

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What is a fraction?

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way to express a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 25% means 25 out of 100.

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How do you convert a decimal to a percent?

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To convert a decimal to a percent, multiply the decimal by 100 and add the percent symbol. For example, 0.75 becomes 75%.

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How do you convert a percent to a fraction?

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What is the relationship between fractions, decimals, and percents?

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Fractions, decimals, and percents are different ways to represent the same value. They can be converted from one form to another.

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Order the decimals 0.5, 0.25, and 0.75 from least to greatest.

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0.25, 0.5, 0.75.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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