Benchmark Fractions

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What is a benchmark fraction?

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A benchmark fraction is a commonly used fraction that helps to estimate and compare other fractions. Examples include 0, 1/2, and 1.

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Convert 25/50 to a decimal.

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0.5

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/3?

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0.3333333333333333...

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Convert 2/5 to a decimal.

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0.4

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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/10?

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0.7

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Convert 1/5 to a decimal.

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0.2

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What is the significance of the fraction 1/2 in benchmark fractions?

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1/2 is a key benchmark fraction that represents the midpoint between 0 and 1, often used for comparison.

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How do you determine if a fraction is greater than or less than 1/2?

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Compare the numerator to half of the denominator. If the numerator is greater than half the denominator, the fraction is greater than 1/2.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 3/4?

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0.75

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How can you estimate the value of 4/9 using benchmark fractions?

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4/9 is less than 1/2 (0.5) but greater than 1/3 (0.333), so it can be estimated between these two values.