Comparing Decimals and Fractions

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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 part from the fractional part. For example, 0.5 represents the fraction 1/2.

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What is a fraction?

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A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash, such as 1/2, where 1 is the numerator (part) and 2 is the denominator (whole).

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CCSS.3.NF.A.1

CCSS.3.NF.A.2B

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare the digits from left to right. The first digit that differs determines which decimal is larger.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.3B

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How do you compare fractions?

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To compare fractions, you can find a common denominator or convert them to decimals. The fraction with the larger numerator (after adjusting for the same denominator) is larger.

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CCSS.4.NF.A.2

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What does '>' mean in comparing numbers?

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'>' means 'greater than'. It indicates that the number on the left is larger than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does '<' mean in comparing numbers?

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'<'' means 'less than'. It indicates that the number on the left is smaller than the number on the right.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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What does '=' mean in comparing numbers?

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'=' means 'equal to'. It indicates that both numbers are the same.

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CCSS.1.NBT.B.3

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Convert 1/2 to a decimal.

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1/2 = 0.5.

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Convert 3/4 to a decimal.

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3/4 = 0.75.

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Which is greater: 0.6 or 3/5?

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0.6 is greater than 3/5 (which is 0.6).

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CCSS.6.NS.C.7A

CCSS.6.NS.C.7B