4.3 Comparing and Ordering Fractions, Decimals and Percents

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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 (part) and 'b' is the denominator (whole).

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing fractions in a base 10 system, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part (e.g., 0.75).

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What is a percent?

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A percent is a way of expressing a number as a fraction of 100, denoted by the symbol '%'. For example, 50% means 50 out of 100.

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How do you compare fractions with different denominators?

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To compare fractions with different denominators, convert them to equivalent fractions with a common denominator.

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What is the first step in ordering fractions?

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The first step in ordering fractions is to find a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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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 (e.g., 1/4 = 0.25).

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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 (e.g., 0.75 x 100 = 75%).

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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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How do you order decimals?

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To order decimals, compare the digits from left to right, starting with the highest place value.

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What is an equivalent fraction?

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Equivalent fractions are different fractions that represent the same value (e.g., 1/2 and 2/4).