Comparing Fractions and Decimals

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole, expressed as a numerator (top number) over a denominator (bottom number).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of representing fractions using a point (decimal 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 have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean for one number to be greater than another?

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A number is greater than another if it is further to the right on the number line.

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What does it mean for one number to be less than another?

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A number is less than another if it is further to the left on the number line.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.4?

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0.4 is equivalent to 4/10 or 2/5.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 0.7?

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0.7 is equivalent to 7/10 or 70/100.

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How can 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 point, and simplify.

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What is the relationship between 0.3 and 0.09?

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0.3 is greater than 0.09.

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How do you write 1.25 as a fraction?

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1.25 can be written as 1 25/100 or 5/4.