Review: Decimals and Fractions on a Number Line

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What is a decimal?

Back

A decimal is a number that represents a fraction of a whole, using a point to separate the whole number from the fractional part (e.g., 0.5, 1.25).

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What is a fraction?

Back

A fraction represents a part of a whole and is written as two numbers separated by a slash (e.g., 1/2, 3/4).

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How do you represent 1/2 on a number line?

Back

1/2 is represented as a point halfway between 0 and 1 on a number line.

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What does the number 0.75 represent in fraction form?

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0.75 represents the fraction 3/4.

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How do you compare decimals?

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To compare decimals, align the decimal points and compare digit by digit from left to right.

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What is the value of 0.3 on a number line?

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0.3 is located to the right of 0 and to the left of 0.4 on a number line.

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What is the relationship between 0.39 and 0.399?

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0.39 is less than 0.399.

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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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What is the decimal equivalent of 7/8?

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The decimal equivalent of 7/8 is 0.875.

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What does the green dot represent if it is at 7.8 on a number line?

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The green dot at 7.8 represents the decimal value 7.8.