Fractions and Decimals on a Number Line

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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 numbers that are not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part, e.g., 0.5.

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How do you represent 3/4 on a number line?

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To represent 3/4 on a number line, divide the segment between 0 and 1 into 4 equal parts and count 3 parts from 0.

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What is the relationship between fractions and decimals?

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Fractions can be converted to decimals by dividing the numerator by the denominator, e.g., 1/2 = 0.5.

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How do you compare two fractions?

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To compare fractions, convert them to have a common denominator or convert them to decimals.

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What does it mean to order rational numbers?

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Ordering rational numbers means arranging them from least to greatest based on their value.

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What is the symbol for 'less than'?

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The symbol for 'less than' is '<'.

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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.

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What is the decimal equivalent of 1/4?

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The decimal equivalent of 1/4 is 0.25.

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How do you identify the fastest runner based on time?

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The fastest runner has the lowest time value; compare the times to find the smallest.