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 and 'b' is the denominator.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a way of expressing a number that is not whole, using a point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 does the number line represent?

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A number line is a visual representation of numbers in order, where each point corresponds to a number.

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How do you order fractions from least to greatest?

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To order fractions from least to greatest, convert them to decimals or find a common denominator.

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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.

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What does the symbol '<' mean?

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The symbol '<' means 'less than' and is used to compare two numbers.

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What does the symbol '>' mean?

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The symbol '>' means 'greater than' and is used to compare two numbers.

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What is a rational number?

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A rational number is any number that can be expressed as a fraction 'a/b', where 'a' and 'b' are integers and 'b' is not zero.

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How do you identify the decimal value on a number line?

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To identify the decimal value on a number line, locate the point and determine its position relative to the whole numbers.