Compare and Order Fractions and Decimals 1

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What is a fraction?

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What is a decimal?

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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, e.g., 0.75.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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How do you compare fractions?

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

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest multiple that two or more denominators share.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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Convert all fractions to decimals or find a common denominator, then compare their values.

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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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How do you order decimals from least to greatest?

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Compare the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.