SOL 5.2 Compare and Order Fractions and Decimals

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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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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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, such as 0.5 or 1.25.

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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 the numerator and denominator by 10 for each digit after the decimal point, and simplify.

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What does it mean to compare fractions?

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Comparing fractions involves determining which fraction is larger, smaller, or if they are equal.

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What is the least common denominator (LCD)?

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The least common denominator is the smallest number that can be used as a common denominator for two or more fractions.

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How do you find the least common denominator?

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To find the least common denominator, list the multiples of each denominator and find the smallest multiple they share.

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What is the process to order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What is the process to order decimals from least to greatest?

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To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the whole numbers first, then the tenths, hundredths, etc.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to compare two values.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to compare two values.