Comparing & Ordering (Decimals & Fractions)

A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 0.75 is a decimal.

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). For example, 1/2 is a fraction.

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

To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals. Then, compare the numerators or the decimal values.

The symbol '>' means 'greater than'. For example, 3.5 > 2.5 means 3.5 is greater than 2.5.

The symbol '<' means 'less than'. For example, 1/4 < 1/2 means 1/4 is less than 1/2.

The symbol '=' means 'equal to'. For example, 0.5 = 1/2 means 0.5 is equal to 1/2.

To order decimals from least to greatest, compare the decimal values and arrange them starting from the smallest to the largest.

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

The decimal equivalent of 1/2 is 0.5.